The government of Uganda represented by Okaasai Sidronius Opolot, the Minister of State for Energy, commissioned 25 solar mini-grids in Lamwo district.
The solar mini-grids were constructed under the Promotion of Mini-Grids for the Rural Electrification Project, with funding from the European Union and the German Development Bank (KfW), as one of the components of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU).
The solar mini-grids will benefit a total of 25 villages in Lamwo district and 15 other villages in the districts of Isingiro and Rakai, by providing solar-powered street lighting, improved water services through pumping and purification, and a boost in agriculture productivity and income for small scale farmers.
Generally, over 15,000 people and 100 businesses in remote villages are expected to benefit from clean, sustainable, quality and affordable solar electricity that will contribute to the transformation of lives.
The project is implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development under its Rural Electrification Programme, the Electricity Regulatory Authority, and the GIZ Uganda Energy Programme. The solar mini-grids were constructed and will be operated by Winch Energy.