TotalEnergies to set up 15 MW solar power plant as oil export nears

The solar power plant is a part of Uganda's growing focus on renewable energy, with the country having already deployed 95 MW of solar power by the end of 2023
TotalEnergies Uganda is inviting companies with expertise in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to submit interest in handling the solar plant project by June 7th
Uganda's government has also launched a tender to construct 40 additional solar power supply packages across the country, indicating its commitment to clean energy sources

TotalEnergies Uganda, the company leading the development of oil fields in western Uganda's Lake Albert region, is looking to build a 15 MW solar power plant. This project comes as Uganda's plans to export oil move closer to becoming a reality.

The solar plant, to be constructed near Lake Albert, will be a turnkey installation specifically designed to support the upcoming oil production via the Tilenga Project. TotalEnergies Uganda is inviting companies with the expertise to handle Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for the solar plant to submit their interest by June 7th.

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Solar grid expansion

This move coincides with Uganda's growing focus on renewable energy. By the end of 2023, the country had already deployed 95 MW of solar power according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Earlier this year, the government launched a tender to construct 40 additional solar power supply packages across the country, further indicating its commitment to clean energy sources.

While the details of the solar plant project are still emerging, it is evident that TotalEnergies Uganda is aiming to incorporate sustainable practices alongside its oil development endeavors. This focus on a dual approach – harnessing oil reserves for export while simultaneously adopting renewable energy solutions – could shape the future of Uganda's energy sector.

The solar power plant will play a crucial role in supporting the oil production process, which is expected to begin soon. The Tilenga Project is a significant undertaking that will see the development of six oil fields in the Lake Albert region. The project is expected to boost Uganda's oil exports, which are expected to commence soon.