3rd Call for Renewable Energy Competition, 2025
Join us in championing clean cooking and renewable energy adoption across Uganda
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About the Competition
The 3rd Renewable Energy Competition is a joint initiative by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) and STEPUP Standard Limited aimed at engaging young people in activities that drive behavior change and adoption of clean-cooking technologies across Uganda.
Over 88% of cooking fuel in Uganda is obtained from biomass energy, majorly firewood and charcoal. This consumption rate worries sustainable initiatives, coupled with health challenges arising from indoor air pollution and continuous exposure to smoke.
Through this competition, we aim to create awareness, clear misconceptions, and showcase the benefits of clean cooking through tailored messages and community engagement, contributing to the National Development Plan IV target of increasing clean energy use for cooking from the current 25% to 50% by 2030.
Key Information
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
Regional Competitions: July 2025
National Finals: October 2025 (During REC25 & Expo)
Recognition
Regional Winners: Advance to national competition
National Showcase: Present at the Renewable Energy Conference 2025
Prizes: Listed under competition catgeories
Important Dates
Registration & Submission: Complete online form
Selection: Regional then national judging
Competition Categories
Skit
Skit Competition
Theme: "Championing clean cooking and adoption through drama"
- Develop a skit of not more than 10 minutes
- Submit script, recorded video, and props list
- Focus on local context and materials
- Group participation allowed (2-5 members)
Eligibility
- Secondary School Students only
Prizes
Regional
- Winner: UGX. 3,000,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 2,000,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 1,000,000/-
National
- Winner: UGX. 6,000,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 4,000,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 2,000,000/-
Cooking
Cooking Competition
Theme: "Young people as the agents of change in household cooking practices"
- Prepare a local dish for 3-6 people in 2 hours or less
- Submit dish name, ingredients, and equipment details
- Judged on quality, flavor, hygiene, and energy efficiency
- Use clean-cooking equipment of your choice
Eligibility
- Secondary School Students only
Prizes
Regional
- Winner: UGX. 600,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 400,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 200,000/-
National
- Winner: UGX. 1,000,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 700,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 500,000/-
Essay
Essay Competition
Two themes for different participant groups
- Secondary students topic: "How feasible is transitioning from biomass to clean-cooking in Uganda?"
- Youths topic: "Challenges and opportunities of transitioning to agroecology in Uganda"
- 1,000-1,500 words, Times New Roman, font size 12
- Include citations of relevant literature
Eligibility
- Secondary School Students
- Youth (18 - 35 years)
Prizes
Youths Regional
- Winner: UGX. 700,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 300,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 150,000/-
Schools Regional
- Winner: UGX. 750,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 500,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 400,000/-
Schools National
- Winner: UGX. 1,000,000/-
- 1st runner up: UGX. 800,000/-
- 2nd runner up: UGX. 600,000/-
Ready to Participate?
Join hundreds of students and youth across Uganda in championing clean cooking and renewable energy adoption. Register now and be part of the solution!
