Picture: 8.2 Renewable Power Consultants Hamburg
8.2 Renewable Power Consultants Hamburg, a Germany-based consultancy, has finalized the second stage of a floating photo voltaic pilot venture in Uganda.
The corporate assessed the feasibility of a floating PV system on 4 reservoirs for various hydropower crops alongside the Nile River between the cities of Jinja and Karuma. The work evaluated the suitability of the completely different websites, evaluating every in opposition to holistic standards.
“We’re proud to contribute to the promotion of renewable vitality in Uganda and look ahead to supporting this pilot venture,” stated Ralf Reek, the corporate’s managing director.
The venture, which is being funded by Sweden’s Improvement Finance Establishment, Swedfund, goals to advertise the usage of photo voltaic vitality in Uganda whereas assembly the wants of the native inhabitants, setting and financial system. It’s anticipated to enhance the provision of CO2-neutral, renewable electrical energy within the area, whereas additionally serving to to create jobs and promote financial growth.
Work targeted on Uganda’s massive water assets for vitality growth started in 2021.
In December 2023, the nation’s Ministry of Water and Setting launched an public sale inviting builders to construct 40 photo voltaic vitality water provide tasks at 40 places throughout the nation. The tender for consultancy providers on the venture opened in January.
Uganda recorded 94 MW of put in PV capability on the finish of 2022, based on the Worldwide Renewable Power Company.
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