8.2 Renewable Power Specialists Hamburg begins second stage of progressive floating photo voltaic venture in Uganda

8.2 Renewable Power Specialists Hamburg GmbH has lately finalized the second venture stage in supporting an progressive floating photo voltaic venture (“Floating PV”) in Uganda. Based mostly on the outcomes of the positioning inspections, the pre-feasibility of attainable floating PV techniques has been assessed. The interdisciplinary consultancy mandate (“Consultancy Providers for Analytical Research associated to Prospects for Floating Photo voltaic Energy Technology”) is being carried out as a part of a consortium led by Sweco Worldwide AB, represented by Sakeb Hussein. This Swedfund venture goals to advertise the usage of photo voltaic power within the nation whereas assembly the wants of the native inhabitants, surroundings and economic system.

The feasibility of attainable floating PV techniques has been assessed for 4 reservoirs of various hydropower crops alongside the Nile between the Jinja and Karuma. The suitability of the completely different websites has been evaluated and in contrast with one another primarily based on holistic standards. The purpose was to find out an optimum website for the next implementation of the primary floating photo voltaic pilot venture in Uganda. “We’re proud to contribute to the promotion of renewable power in Uganda and look ahead to supporting this pilot venture,” explains Ralf Reek, Managing Director of 8.2 Renewable Power Specialists Hamburg. It’s anticipated that the venture won’t solely enhance the availability of CO2-neutral, renewable electrical energy within the area, but additionally assist to create jobs and promote financial growth.

As a part of the advisor crew, 8.2 Renewable Power Specialists Hamburg GmbH will accompany the venture from planning to the tendering stage.