TotalEnergies seeks approval for 20 MW Iganga Solar Project

TotalEnergies has proposed a 20MW solar power project in Bukoyo village, Iganga district. The application, submitted to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to support Uganda’s energy transition and diversify its energy portfolio. This initiative builds on TotalEnergies' 2022 agreement with the Ugandan government to develop solar projects at six sites across the country, each with a 20 MW capacity.

The public has been invited to submit comments on the Iganga solar project proposal, with the deadline set for the end of January 2025. If approved, the project will contribute to Uganda's ambitious goal of expanding its solar capacity to 7,500MW by 2030, in line with the country's Energy Transition Plan.The solar project applications come two years after TotalEnergies signed its first solar agreement with the Ugandan government in November 2022, committing to develop 120MW of solar power across six proposed sites: Iganga, Kumi, Kapeeka, Tororo, Pallisa, and Bukedea. Under this agreement, each site would host a 20MW solar project. In Iganga, the proposed solar plant will be located in Bukoyo village, while in Tororo, the site is in Utro A village.

ERA is now inviting public comments on TotalEnergies’ proposals for the Iganga and Tororo solar projects, with a deadline set for the end of January 2025.