Uganda – 46 Solar Packages for UNHCR
CAA Energy GmbH delivered a series of off-grid solar photovoltaic systems to health centres, schools, refugee registration facilities, and settlement infrastructure across Uganda
Uganda
Uganda hosts nearly 1.9 million refugees, making it the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Most refugees live in remote rural settlements, where health centres, schools, and registration facilities operate under severe infrastructure and funding constraints. While Uganda’s progressive refugee policy ensures access to basic services, the scale of displacement and continued arrivals have placed growing pressure on humanitarian systems.
Many essential facilities remain off-grid or poorly served by unreliable power sources, relying on diesel generators that are costly and prone to failure. These energy constraints disrupt healthcare delivery, limit learning conditions, and affect the continuity of refugee registration and administrative services. Ensuring reliable, sustainable electricity has therefore become a critical requirement for maintaining essential services and strengthening humanitarian infrastructure in refugee-hosting areas.
Uganda
Off-Grid System
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CAA Energy GmbH delivered a series of off-grid solar photovoltaic systems to health centres, schools, refugee registration facilities, and settlement infrastructure across Uganda. The project covered the full scope, including system design, supply, installation, wiring of critical loads, testing, and commissioning.
Solar systems with capacities of 5 kVA, 10 kVA, and 15 kVA were deployed, with a total installed capacity of 136.40 kWp. Each system was designed to operate independently of the national grid, ensuring reliable and continuous electricity supply tailored to the operational needs of each facility. The off-grid configurations reduce reliance on diesel generators, lower operational costs, and improve environmental performance.
The installed systems now enable stable, clean power supply for essential health services, improved learning environments, and uninterrupted registration and administrative operations within refugee settlements. The project contributes to more resilient humanitarian infrastructure and aligns with UNHCR’s broader objectives of sustainable energy access, environmental responsibility, and strengthened service delivery in refugee-hosting contexts.
Renewable energy is a symbol of a bright new future for Africa and for our planet. We aim to provide access to sustainable, high-quality energy systems and infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa.
