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TotalEnergies, the global integrated energy says it is committed to supporting Uganda’s energy security agenda. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, TotalEnergies Uganda Deputy General Manager said the support towards solar energy would help Uganda to not only improve livelihoods but also help to offset the carbon footprint.
Nampeera Mbowa made this announcement at the Renewable Energy Conference 2024 (REC24) held under the theme “Transforming Livelihoods through Clean Energy Access”. In 2022, TotalEnergies Uganda, the developer of the Tilenga oil project entered an agreement with the government of Uganda to deploy over 120 MW of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology as part of ensuring energy security and energy transition in the country.
The company, which globally produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity looking forward the deployment of 1GW of renewable energy in Uganda by 2030. It has since embarked on undertaking feasibility studies and developing solar PV projects in Kapeeka, Iganga, Tororo, Kumi, Bukedea, and Pallisa districts.
Nampeera told the conference that they have so far progressed on two out of the six sites selected for a 20 MW solar power plant per site. She said the sites in Iganga and Tororo have reached maturity ready for permitting. Commercial operations for this pair of sites is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity at the end of July 2024 acquired a 28.3% stake in the Bujagali hydropower plant. Bujagali, with a capacity of 250 MW, covers more than 25% of Uganda’s peak electricity demand or 12.5% of Uganda’s total installed capacity. TotalEnergies has indicated that the acquisition of renewable hydroelectric assets and projects in Africa reflects its desire to contribute to the continent’s energy transition by bringing electricity to the people of African countries. Nambowa said that their entry into the hydropower sector is part of the recognition of Uganda’s immense potential in hydroelectricity.
TotalEnergies supports the deployment of clean cooking technologies across Africa. One hundred million people are expected to benefit from the TotalEnergies initiative. Studies in Uganda indicate that close to 90% of the population depends on biomass, biofuels, and waste for energy. Mbowa said TotalEnergies acknowledges the importance of supporting energy users to transition to cleaner fuels.
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