Africa-Press – Uganda. Uganda plans to produce 52,000 megawatts of electricity by 2040, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development has announced.
The goal, part of the government’s 2023 Energy Policy and Transition Plan, is meant to support industrial growth and national development.
Speaking at the close of the 10th Energy Convention in Kampala, the Minister praised the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals for hosting the forum, which focused on integrating oil, gas, and renewable energy.
“Energy remains central to our national development goals,” the Minister said.
“We are committed to unlocking Uganda’s full energy potential.”
The strategy includes investments in hydropower, solar, wind, nuclear, and geothermal sources.
Uganda currently produces about 1,500MW, most of it from hydropower, but faces growing demand.
The Energy Convention drew key players from both public and private sectors. Officials said the event offered space to discuss challenges and opportunities in the energy transition.
The minister said Uganda’s path to 52,000MW would be gradual but achievable.
“We must be bold in diversifying our sources and investing in technologies that ensure sustainability,” the minister added.
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