National Renewable Energy Platform
The Productive Use of Energy (PURE) focuses on harnessing renewable energy to enhance economic activities and improve livelihoods in Uganda. By integrating renewable energy solutions into key sectors such as agriculture, agro-processing, irrigation, and small businesses, PURE fosters sustainable development, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to poverty reduction.
NREP’s Role in PURE
Driving Change in the Energy Landscape
NREP plays a central role in advancing PURE initiatives by coordinating stakeholders, fostering partnerships, and creating an enabling environment for innovative energy solutions. Its efforts align with Uganda’s energy and climate policies to address challenges in access, awareness, and infrastructure.
Policies Supporting PURE in Uganda
Uganda’s enabling policy environment supports the integration of PURE into development strategies. Key policies include
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Energy Policy 2023 Promotes on-grid and off-grid PURE applications like e-mobility, e-cooking, and irrigation. -
National Electrification Strategy 2023 Advocates for sustainable off-grid energy access. -
Green Manufacturing Strategy 2021-2025 Encourages the use of renewable energy in agro-processing and clean cooking solutions. -
Third Agricultural Strategic Plan (ASSP-III) 2018 Focuses on agricultural value addition through renewable energy.
Challenges in PURE Implementation
Opportunities for Growth
NREP identifies several opportunities to enhance PURE in Uganda:
Download the Strategic Plan for the National Renewable Energy Platform (2023 – 2028)
Improving the Political Framework for Productive Use of Energy in East Africa with GOGLA
GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry and Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) teamed up to improve the enabling environment for productive use of renewable energy technologies in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia. The video explains the policy processes in action and gives an overview of the different stakeholder involved.