Uganda Solar FIRM Gets $2.88M BOOST

Key Figures & Findings: Renewable energy developer Sawa Energy has secured a €2.5 million equity investment from ElectriFI, the EU-funded impact investment facility managed by EDFI Management Company. The funding, made through ElectriFI’s Uganda Country Window, aims to accelerate Sawa’s rollout of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for commercial and industrial clients across Uganda — replacing costly, polluting diesel generators with clean, reliable power.

Statistics & Insights:

• Investment Amount: EUR 2.5 million ($2.88 million).

• Target Sector: Expansion of solar and backup battery energy storage solutions (BESS) for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients across Uganda.

Future Implications: If replicated regionally, Sawa’s C&I model could accelerate the transition to distributed solar in markets with weak grid infrastructure

Source: Renewables Now

Quick Take: Diesel out, sunlight in — Sawa Energy’s €2.5M boost lights the path to cleaner, cheaper power across Uganda. ☀️🔋🇺🇬