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How will Uganda's energy system grow in 2040?

The power sector becomes the backbone of Uganda’s energy systems, with all growth met by low-emissions sources. Electricity rises to become the single largest source of energy consumed by 2040, growing to reach 56% of total final consumption by 2050.

Will Uganda reach upper-middle-income status by 2040?

The IMF is forecasting similar growth on the horizon, which would need to be sustained to meet Uganda’s development and poverty reduction goals, including reaching upper-middle-income status by 2040. Energy systems must modernise and expand rapidly to meet these ambitions, prompting Uganda’s decision to develop the Energy Transition Plan (ETP).

What is Uganda's Energy Transition Plan (ETP)?

Energy systems must modernise and expand rapidly to meet these ambitions, prompting Uganda’s decision to develop the Energy Transition Plan (ETP). The objectives of the plan, stated by Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), are: Provide universal access to electricity and cleaner cooking by 2030.

What is Uganda's energy plan?

The objectives of the plan, stated by Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), are: Provide universal access to electricity and cleaner cooking by 2030. Modernise and diversify Uganda’s energy mix and promote its efficient use across all sectors to support industrial growth, poverty reduction and socio-economic transformation.

What energy resources does Uganda have?

Solid biomass, largely firewood, charcoal, and bagasse used in buildings and industry, accounts for 90% of the country’s final energy consumption today. Importantly, the country has many domestic energy and mineral resources that can help realise the energy transition. Uganda has ample potential for solar, hydroelectric and geothermal power.