Why should Uganda invest in wind energy?

Apart from being an environmentally friendly and renewable energy resource, development of wind energy could boosts economic growth and creates jobs. For Uganda, rising energy demand, need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing electricity access to rural areas, emerge as rational opportunities to invest in wind energy.

How much wind power do Ugandans need?

A case in point is the Uganda Veteran Wind Power Initia tive that sup- plies between 1000 and 15,000 W of wind power system s to clients at a cost (New Vision, 2010). How ever, the uptake of these energy systems is low due to cost and affordabi lity restraints.

Does Uganda have a wind energy potential?

In assessing wind energy potent ial in Uganda, data for wind energy develo pment is generally deficient. Available wind data, collected by the Uganda Natio nal Meteorological Authority, is for weathe r-related purposes. There is scanty mention in government reports on the possibility of power generation thr ough wind resources.

Why is wind energy uptake low in Uganda?

uptake of these energy systems is low due to cost and affordabi lity restraints. In assessing wind energy potent ial in Uganda, data for wind energy develo pment is generally deficient. Available wind data, collected by the Uganda Natio nal Meteorological Authority, is for weathe r-related purposes.

What is co-locating energy storage with a wind power plant?

Co-locating energy storage with a wind power plant allows the uncertain, time-varying electric power output from wind turbines to be smoothed out, enabling reliable, dispatchable energy for local loads to the local microgrid or the larger grid.

What are the obstacles to wind energy development in Uganda?

The main obstacles to wind energy development in Uganda are insufficient wind resource data, high initial investment cost, inadequate research and development, weak infrastructure, and unsupportive policies.