Powering Uganda’s Future: The Untapped Potential of Mini Grids to Transform Electricity Access
This report is about the energy poverty hampering Uganda’s socioeconomic development. It explores the potential of mini-grids in Uganda, examining various aspects of mini-grids including the challenges and economic implications surrounding their development and contribution to rural electrification.
Addressing Load Shedding in East Africa: The Potential Role of Machine Learning in Solving the Region’s Electricity Crisis
Load shedding, the deliberate shutdown of electricity in parts of a power distribution network to prevent the collapse of the entire system, has become a daily challenge for many East Africans.
Assessing Urban Energy Strategies in East African Cities: Optimising for Innovative Waste Management and Energy Efficiency in the Region
With this increasing influx of people into urban areas comes an added strain on existing energy and waste management systems. This is exacerbated by the fact that a large proportion of East Africa’s urban population lives in informal settlements, which tend not to benefit from government waste management and energy supply systems.
Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: Energy Solutions for Sustainable Farming in East Africa
The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures are challenges that pose risks to food security and economic stability in the region. The region's vulnerability is best exemplified by Tanzania, where 80% of food production comes from small-scale farmers cultivating non-irrigated land.
A Geothermal Energy Feasibility Study in East Africa
East Africa’s unique geological features present an opportunity for geothermal energy to take root and provide sustainable development in its energy supply. This potential is further highlighted by the global shift towards renewable energy sources over traditional methods of energy production i.e. fossil fuel-based sources.
Solаr Desаlinаtion Systems: A Blueprint for Eаst Africа's Coаstаl Wаter Woes
Eаst Africа is а region mаrked by its multitude of ecosystems аnd rаpidly increаsing populаtion which hаs to grаpple with wаter scаrcity аs а mаjor issue. The coаstаl pаrts of the region despite being close to lаrge sаline wаter bodies hаve problems аccessing cleаn drinking wаter. This chаllenge cаn be potentiаlly аddressed through desаlinаtion.
Structuring Green Bonds for East African Renewable Ventures
Green bonds are swiftly emerging as an important financial vehicle for funding environmentally sustainable operations ranging from forest preservation to the development and maintenance of renewable energy facilities. This evolving financial landscape provides a chance for East Africa, which is pursuing renewable energy to profit.
