Highlights
- The 24 MWp Ituka solar photovoltaic project will be the first solar PV project in the West Nile region.
- The project financing was secured during COP28 with Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund.
AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies, announced today the groundbreaking of a 24 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Uganda.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place on Friday last week, was attended by Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda who was the Guest of Honour, Ms. Irene Bateebe, the Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and Mr. Aqueel Bohra, Chief Investment Officer, AMEA Power.
Senior representatives from the Uleppi Subcounty, the Madi Okollo District, local Members of Parliament, the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, the Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Ugandan Embassy to the United Arab Emirates, and other government and private energy sector agencies were also present at the event.
The 24 MWp Solar PV project is being implemented by Ituka West Nile Uganda Limited, a project company registered in Uganda and fully owned by AMEA Power. The project is located on a 52-hectare site in Ombachi village, Uleppi Subcounty, Madi Okollo District in the West Nile Sub-Region, around 450 km from Kampala. The project includes a 1X24 MVA 33/132 kV transformer substation/switchyard and will be evacuated through the newly constructed Lira-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua 132 kV transmission line, operated by UETCL,the offtaker. Once commissioned, it will be the first and largest utility-scale grid-connected solar PV project in the West Nile Region.
The investment for the USD 19 million project financing was secured during COP28 from Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF). African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) is supporting the project via its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF).
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, said: " We are excited to begin construction on this landmark solar project in Uganda, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to expanding our footprint across East Africa. This project aligns perfectly with Uganda's vision for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and we are confident that it will deliver substantial economic and environmental benefits for the country".
The commissioning of the solar PV power plant is expected in Q3 2025. Once commissioned, it will be AMEA Power's first operational asset in the country. It will generate approximately 53,940MWh of clean energy per year, power more than 192,640 households and will offset 26,600 tonnes of carbon emission annually.
The Power Purchase Agreement with the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd., and the Implementation Agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, were signed in September 2023.
AMEA Power will work closely with the local communities as part of its commitment to socio-economic development, and will undertake key social initiatives under its Community Investment and Development Programs', aimed to focus on gender equality, education and training programs.
About AMEA Power
Headquartered in Dubai, AMEA Power is a developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects. As one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, AMEA Power has assembled a world-class team of industry experts to deliver projects across Africa, the Middle East, and emerging Asia. With projects in 20 countries, a 6GW+ project pipeline, and 1,600MW+ in operation and under/near construction, the company is rapidly expanding its investments in wind, solar, energy storage, and green hydrogen, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the global energy transition.
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