AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies, announced today the official groundbreaking of a 24 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Uganda.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place today, 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 Management Representatives from the Uleppi Subcounty, the Madi Okollo District, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, the Electricity Regulatory Authority, and other Government and Private Energy Sector agencies were 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 27 million project financing was secured during COP28 with 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.
