Uganda – solarization of 7 Boarder Posts
CAA Energy GmbH delivered smart solar hybrid energy systems across seven Ugandan border posts, providing reliable, clean electricity tailored to each site’s operational profile
Uganda
Uganda’s border posts play a critical role in national security, migration management, and cross-border trade facilitation. Many of these facilities are located in remote areas where access to electricity is either unavailable or highly unreliable. Several border posts operate without any grid connection, while others experience frequent outages lasting several hours per day, directly affecting operational continuity.
Border operations depend on continuous power to run mission-critical systems such as computers, biometric registration equipment, servers, surveillance devices, lighting, and communications infrastructure. Power interruptions disrupt border control processes, compromise data integrity, reduce staff working conditions, and pose security risks. In facilities with on-site accommodation, unreliable electricity further impacts staff welfare and retention.
At the same time, UNDP and the Government of Uganda have committed to reducing the environmental footprint of public facilities and advancing Smart UN Facilities powered by clean, renewable energy. Delivering a resilient, intelligent energy solution that ensures 24/7 operations while meeting high sustainability and digital monitoring standards was therefore essential.
Uganda
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CAA Energy GmbH delivered smart solar hybrid energy systems across seven Ugandan border posts, providing reliable, clean electricity tailored to each site’s operational profile. The scope covered full system design, supply, installation, commissioning, user training, and integration with existing electrical infrastructure, in line with UNDP’s Smart Facility framework.
Each border post was equipped with a standardized hybrid system comprising 16 kWp of solar photovoltaic capacity and 38 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage. Depending on site conditions, systems were configured either as fully off-grid solutions or as hybrid PV-grid-battery systems, prioritizing solar energy while ensuring uninterrupted power during grid outages. Intelligent power management, load prioritization, and online monitoring enable automated operation and real-time performance tracking.
The installed systems now guarantee continuous power for critical border operations, safeguard sensitive data, and improve working and living conditions for staff. By reducing reliance on unreliable grids and fossil-fuel alternatives, the project cuts carbon emissions, strengthens energy resilience, and supports UNDP’s objectives for climate action, digital transformation, and sustainable public infrastructure in Uganda.
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.
