About the project
Scoping study and investment package for Energy Access and Resilience for Northern Uganda (EARN).
Project description
The main task is to develop a pre-feasibility study and then a feasibility study of a 100-million Euro investment package to increase access to electricity in rural and peri-urban areas in Northern Uganda, to be considered for potential co-financing by the EIB. It consists of four components:
- Grid expansion and connectivity for 1,470 km of Medium Voltage powerline and 3,000 km of Low Voltage powerlines.
- Strengthening the existing distribution network.
- Productive use of energy.
- Last-mile consumer connections.
Project location
Adjumani, Agago, Alebtong, Amolatar, Amudat, Amuru, Apac, Dokolo, Gulu, Gulu City, Kaabong, Kitgum, Kole, Kotido, Kwania, Lamwo, Lira, Lira City, Madi Okollo, Moroto, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Napak, Nebbi, Nwoya, Omoro, Otuke, Oyam, Pader, Pakwach and Zombo.
| Component | Scope |
|---|---|
| Grid expansion & connectivity | 1,470 km MV and 3,000 km LV powerlines |
| Distribution network | Strengthening the existing network |
| Productive use of energy | Energy for productive activities |
| Last-mile connections | Consumer connections |


