As the world progresses, so does the technology that we use to generate energy.
Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity in the world. In 2022, wind energy is expected to make up 4% of the global electricity demand. This is an increase from 3.5% in 2020. The global installed capacity is expected to reach 786 GW by the end of 2022. The top 10 countries for installed capacity are China, the United States, Germany, India, Brazil, Turkey, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain.
Uganda is endowed with adequate resources for the development of wind energy. The annual average wind speed is about 6.5 m/s at a height of 10 m. The wind energy resource potential has been assessed at about 1800 MW. The estimated wind energy potential could be increased to about 3000 MW if higher hub heights are used. The majority of the country has moderate to high potential for wind energy development.
The development of wind energy in Uganda could help to diversify the country’s energy mix and provide a clean and renewable energy source. Wind energy could also help to improve energy security and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. The government of Uganda has set a target to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix to 30% by 2030. The development of wind energy will be an important part of meeting this target.
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