Exploring and Enhancing the Recent Trends and Applications in the Energy Sector of Uganda: a Legal Perspective

Petroleum and Chemical Industry International Pub Date : 2018-09-11 DOI:10.33140/pcii/00011

N. Drago

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This paper reviews the energy sector of Uganda, which is characterized by excessive use of Biomass to provide for over 90% of the energy needs, Uganda being one of the least developed countries in the East African Region. Hydropower provides over 90% of the electricity generated in Uganda while solar, geothermal and other energy sources are underdeveloped. The legal regime and the energy policies are geared towards the use of modern, and clean energy efficient technologies. Various institutions are important in ensuring sustainability in the energy sector of Uganda. This is in form of stimulating Public Private Partnership, attracting multilateral and bilateral agencies to provide funding, grants, and technical assistance in renewable energy projects. The Clean Development Mechanisms of the United Nations avail project developers the opportunity to obtain carbon finance. Several opportunities in Uganda’s energy sector have been highlighted. Equally, several challenges hindering the development of the energy sector and utilization of renewable energy resources have been identified. Finally, conclusion and recommendations for proper management of Uganda’s energy sector have been suggested.

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探索和加强乌干达能源部门的最新趋势和应用:法律视角

本文回顾了乌干达的能源部门，其特点是过度使用生物质来提供超过90%的能源需求，乌干达是东非地区最不发达的国家之一。水电提供了乌干达90%以上的电力，而太阳能、地热和其他能源不发达。法律制度和能源政策的目标是使用现代和清洁的能源效率技术。各种机构在确保乌干达能源部门的可持续性方面很重要。其形式是鼓励公私合作，吸引多边和双边机构为可再生能源项目提供资金、赠款和技术援助。联合国的清洁发展机制为项目开发商提供了获得碳融资的机会。乌干达能源部门的几个机会得到了强调。同样，已经确定了阻碍能源部门发展和利用可再生能源的若干挑战。最后，对乌干达能源部门的妥善管理提出了结论和建议。

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