ENERGY GLOBE
Uganda

WINNER:
 Global Youth Foundation

With the Project:
Hand Dug Solar well

The "Hand Dug Solar Well Project" by Global Youth Foundation installs solar-powered wells in underserved communities to provide safe drinking water and support irrigation systems. This initiative addresses water scarcity, boosts agricultural productivity, and improves economic resilience. Additionally, the project promotes hygiene management through training at water points, enhancing community well-being and environmental sustainability.

WINNER:
 Industrial Promotion Services (K) Ltd

With the Project:
Industrial Promotion Services Hyropower Project in Bujagali and Wenreco Uganda

IPS (Industrial Promotion Services) launched two key projects, the Bujagali and WENRECO Hydropower Projects, to address power fluctuations and their impact on Uganda's manufacturing and sustainable development. The Bujagali Hydropower Project, a 250MW facility, has been supplying affordable, renewable electricity to Uganda's national grid since 2012, generating 1.5GWh annually and avoiding over 510,000 tons of CO2 emissions. Combined with WENRECO's rural electrification initiatives, these projects have improved electricity access for over 22,000 customers, fostering economic growth, better healthcare, education, and promoting energy efficiency.

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OUR PARTNERS

Advantage Austria

UNIDO

go international

Business Upper Austria

Federial Ministery of Climate Action

E.ON

Land Oberösterreich

Holzhaider

European Investment Bank

Energie Agentur Steiermark

Thank you to our partners!