Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)
Policy Implications for Renewable Energy in Ugandan Villages: Adoption Rates and Technological Evolution
James Okello, Department of Advanced Studies, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Grace Nakimura, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
David Rwakabubire, Department of Research, Kyambogo University, Kampala
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18754048
Published: December 8, 2002
Abstract
This commentary examines policy implications for renewable energy deployment in Ugandan villages, focusing on off-grid communities and their technological evolution over a five-year period. This commentary does not present empirical results but draws on previous studies and reports for analysis. Policies promoting renewable energy in Ugandan villages should prioritise locally adapted solutions such as biomass cookstoves to enhance adoption rates and sustainability. Supportive policies should include incentives for biomass technology adoption alongside grid-connected solar PV systems, fostering a balanced approach to off-grid energy provision.
How to Cite
James Okello, Grace Nakimura, David Rwakabubire (2002). Policy Implications for Renewable Energy in Ugandan Villages: Adoption Rates and Technological Evolution. African Urban Sociology (Planning/Social), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18754048
Keywords
SahelSub-SaharanParticipatory ApproachTechno-economic AnalysisIndigenous Knowledge Systems