Energy for Rural Transformation

Start Year

2015

End Year

2020

Status

Completed

Geographical Scope

National

Description

To increase access to energy and information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural Uganda. Global Environment Objective: To increase energy efficiency and use of renewable energy technologies in order to reduce GHG emissions

Main Objectives

To increase access to electricity in rural areas of Uganda

Main Activities

Grid extension and associated connections, grid intensification and associated connections, household connections from existing lines, and implementation support for on-grid energy access

Off-grid energy access, including the installation of solar PV systems for public institutions in rural areas; business development support