Uganda, SustainSolar Deploy Off-Grid Units

May 19, 2025

Key Figures & Findings: SustainSolar, a South Africa-based solar solutions company that designs turnkey containerized systems combining solar and battery storage tailored for off-grid and weak-grid environments, in collaboration with Vittoria Technology, FRES Uganda, and AVSI Foundation, is deploying three modular SUSTAIN BOX™ systems to support rural energy access in Uganda. The initiative is backed by EEP Africa, a financing facility managed by the Nordic Development Fund focused on clean energy projects in Southern and East Africa. These installations are intended to serve dairy cooperatives with decentralized energy infrastructure, reducing dependence on diesel and improving local productivity.

Statistics & Insights: The three solar-battery units will support mini-grids for businesses, households, and community facilities. The initiative is aligned with broader clean energy goals in Uganda and is funded under EEP Africa’s grant and investment mechanism.

Future Implications: If successful, the pilot could be scaled to other cooperative sectors in East Africa, especially where grid reliability remains low. The commissioning phase is currently underway, with results anticipated in the second half of 2025.