- The Government of Uganda has officially issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorising the development of a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
- The 100 MWp solar + 250 MWh BESS project will utilise advanced high-efficiency solar modules and utility-scale storage systems developed by Energy America.
The Government of Uganda has officially issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorising the development of a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant integrated with 250 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage (BESS) in Kapeeka Sub-County, Nakaseke District.
Energy America will deliver the project, with its regional subsidiary EA Astrovolt serving as the lead project developer and execution partner.
Issued under Section 16 of the Electricity Act (Cap. 157), this directive affirms Uganda’s commitment to a clean energy future and launches Phase I of a national plan to deploy 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar and battery infrastructure.
The project directly supports the goals of Vision 2040 and Uganda’s National Energy Policy 2023, which prioritises universal access to affordable, reliable electricity for all Ugandans.
Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda, stated, “This Policy Direction represents a bold step toward realising our Vision 2040 and achieving the goals of the National Energy Policy 2023. By partnering with Energy America and EA Astrovolt, Uganda will harness world-class clean energy technology, foster local employment and skills development, and accelerate our transition to a modern and resilient electricity system. We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring this project benefits the people of Uganda and serves as a foundation for the nation’s clean energy future.”
The 100 MWp solar + 250 MWh BESS project will utilise advanced high-efficiency solar modules and utility-scale storage systems developed by Energy America. Designed for performance in tropical and equatorial climates, these systems are engineered for grid stabilisation, off-peak power delivery, and resilience to extreme environmental conditions.
This project marks a milestone in U.S.–Uganda bilateral economic and energy cooperation, expanding on longstanding development initiatives such as: Power Africa, Prosper Africa, and US–Africa Clean Energy Finance (ACEF); Financing pathways via U.S. EXIM Bank and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC); Clean technology export promotion under U.S. strategic trade policy.
The project builds on frameworks established during the Trump administration, which emphasised private-sector-led development, reciprocal trade, and investment partnerships to expand U.S. clean energy reach globally.
“This is a model of bilateral cooperation in action—American innovation meeting Ugandan ambition. EA Astrovolt is proud to manage this transformative project and align it with Uganda’s energy sovereignty goals,” said Zoheb Khan, President, EA Astrovolt Africa.