Solar PV Minigrid Technology: Peak Shaving Analysis in the East African Community Countries
Table 1
Institutions involved in the energy sector in Uganda.
Institution
Mandate
Ref
Uganda Electricity Board (UEB)
Consists of three entities: (1) Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL). (2) Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). (3) Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Develops and owns the distribution infrastructure of minigrids through the Rural Electrification Fund. It also leases assets to private minigrid developers.
Awarded a 20-year concession for distribution and retail of power in 2005 by UEDCL. UMEME was formed in 2004 and is presently doing distribution of 98.0% of central grid electricity.
Oversees the operation and maintenance of generation assets since 2003 when UEGCL subleased its generation mandate to ESKOM, a South African utility owned by the state.
Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Main regulatory authority of Uganda’s minigrids. It manages approval of licenses, tariff setting, and maintains technical standards.
