Bufumira Islands Alternative Energy Demonstration Project
Bufumira Islands are part of Ssese Islands located in Lake Victoria. The Islands are not connected to the national power grid and are dependent on fuel wood, battery cells and kerosene as energy sources. The resultant environment problems are pollution of the lake and forest biodiversity degradation. The primary goal of the project is to set up a demonstration wind/solar-based electricity generation system for battery charging, lighting, water pumping and fish preservation, and, promote fuel-efficient techniques. Activities include alternative energy awareness and advocacy campaigns, installation of wind/photovoltaic based hybrid systems, introduce solar lighting for fishing at night, encouraging private sector investment in alternative energy schemes and promoting fuel efficiency techniques.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Bufumira Islands Development Association
Country:
Uganda
Area Of Work:
Multifocal Area
Grant Amount:
US$ 41,290.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 10,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 9,080.00
Project Number:
UGA/01/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Community members have received training in installation and maintenance of renewable energy equipment. This has included information on improved battery maintenance, which has proved very useful in the area.
Gender Focus
Many of the local men are fishermen, and so not settled permanently. This means women are the main participants at the demonstration site.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Abu-baker S. Wandera
Phone:
+256772289162
Fax:
(256-41) 250851/344801
Email:
Mr. John Stephen Okuta
Phone:
+256772289163
Email:
Address
UNDP, PLOT 11 Yusuf Lule Road, P.O. Box 7184
Kampala
Kampala
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