Impact of a Solar Lighting Interventional Trial on Non-Health Outcomes in Rural Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study

D’Couto, Helen; Mugerwa, Joseph; Tayebwa, Mellon; Nuwagira, Edwin; Muyanja, Daniel; Kakuhikire, Bernard; Lam, Nancy P.; Wallach, Eli; Wiens, Matthew O.; Tsai, Alexander C.; Vallarino, Jose; Allen, Joseph G.; Sundararajan, Radhika; Lai, Peggy S.

doi:10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2020.201.1_meetingabstracts.a3649

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“…The country has massive energy resources. However, there is still a significant challenge for electrification, with biomass energy accounting for approximately 93% of its energy mix [62,63]. The general energy sector is liberalized and allows other actors to participate in the production and distribution of electricity.…”

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“…The country is located along the equator and has high levels of solar insolation, which is compatible with a variety of solar technologies. The solar irradiation for Uganda ranges between 1825 and 2500 kwh/m 2 per year [62,63]. Even though solar development in the country began as early as the 1980s and has been promoted by the government and development partners, the current use is relatively low.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Enhancing Sustainable Development and Regional Integration through Electrification by Solar Power: The Case of Six East African States

Chisika

Yeom

2021

Sustainability

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The need to enhance energy access has led to the growing recognition of renewable energy sources in sustainable regional development. However, solar power, one of the less polluting renewable energy sources, continues to receive little attention in some developing countries seeking balanced development. Through a review of the literature, this paper examines the need for regional electrification by solar power and suggests measures to integrate regional energy policies and processes for balanced development. The authors find that there are many social, economic, and environmental benefits associated with using solar power. For instance, solar energy creates employment opportunities, reduces a country’s foreign dependence, improves freedom of choice, improves a country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and human development index (HDI), and is associated with improved environmental conservation. The region of East Africa is keen to reap these sustainable development gains through solar power electrification. The establishment of the East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency constitutes an important melting pot for diverse renewable energy policies, in addition to confirming a commitment to solar power deployment. Moreover, some East African Community (EAC) states appear to be progressing faster towards regional solar power projects, while other states are lagging due to complex contextual challenges. However, the overall contribution of solar power to sustainable development remains low, as individual states appear to be focused on developing their national solar power projects. Nonetheless, there is great hope for regional development through shared solar power development if EAC states implement a number of regulatory and voluntary interventions.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%