Abstract
Uganda holds considerable potential for renewable energy, which has only been partially represented in the current energy framework. With the demand for clean, cheap, and easily accessible energy continuing to rise, the participation of both the public and private sectors is critical in meeting this demand. Uganda has a relatively well-structured and unbundled electrical sector that is characterized by the input from different components, particularly the Independent Power Producers (IPP). The exploitation of solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and biofuels potential requires significant capital and a stable regulatory regime. There are different frameworks under which investors can develop projects in Uganda, and the most important one is the private-public partnerships (PPP). The 250 MW Bujagali hydropower plant was developed in this manner. The enforcement of such agreements is subject to legal rigor, which reduces the investment risk for anyone looking to generate renewable power in Uganda.
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Petrovic, S., Williams, N. (2023). Uganda. In: Petrovic, S. (eds) World Energy Handbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31625-8_14
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