What is Uganda's energy policy?

Uganda has developed a number of subsectoral policies, including the 2008 National Oil and Gas Policy (currently under review), the Renewable Energy Policy (2007), and the Electricity Connections Policy (2018). In recent years, Uganda has improved the coverage, quality and timeliness of energy balances and related data.

What is the biomass energy strategy Uganda?

the Biomass Energy Strategy Uganda (2013). The 2023 National Energy Policy states that the government shall promote “sustainable biomass energy production and utilization across all sectors... equitable and widespread use of affordable, clean and efficient cooking technologies [and] access to affordable, reliable and clean LPG energy services”.

Is building energy a problem in Uganda?

Heavy reliance on biomass, particularly for cooking, is a common feature of the entire Horn of Africa region, with significant implications for energy intensity in the buildings sector. The buildings sector in Uganda is largely unregulated: only 22% of buildings in Uganda reportedly have construction or building permits (GBCUG, 2023).

How much electricity does Uganda use?

While electricity represents only around 2% of Uganda’s total energy consumption, over 80% of generating capacity is based on hydropower. Most of the remainder is also renewable, including several solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and thermal power plants that burn sugar cane bagasse.

What is Uganda's new energy policy 2023?

The new Energy Policy 2023 states that Uganda is prepared to embrace new alternative energy technologies, such as green hydrogen derived from renewable energy resources.

Why does Uganda use so much energy?

Even relative to its East African neighbours, Uganda has a high level of energy intensity. This is partly driven by heavy reliance on biomass for cooking in the residential/buildings sector, which accounts for the lion’s share of energy consumption in the country.