Restarting Our Project in Uganda
Our Africa team is now in Uganda to carry out a pilot project.
Since 2020, our work was stopped because of COVID-19, but now we can finally restart.
Changes on the Highway and in Kampala
It has been five years since we last came to Uganda. The airport has improved a little, and entry procedures are smoother.
On the highway from the airport to the city, we saw big changes. Before, it was completely dark and very scary to drive at night. Now, streetlights are installed, and travel is much safer. We could feel real progress in infrastructure.
And then we entered the capital, Kampala. Traffic is still crazy! Maybe a little better than before, but still very heavy. Cars, bikes, and people all mix together. The sound of car horns never stops. The city is full of energy—this is truly a big African city.
About Our Project
Our strength is in special solar power technology.
We use this technology to improve life in villages that do not have electricity.
Since 2020, many solar shops have opened in Kampala. Local competitors are everywhere. To succeed, we must clearly show how our system is different.
We do not only sell equipment. We use our experience and technology to build sustainable systems. That is our biggest difference.
The First Project: A School
The first place for our pilot project is a school in Luweero.
Luweero is about 60 km north of Kampala. By car, it takes 1.5 to 2 hours. It looks close to the city, but many areas still have no electricity.
This school was very dark, even in the daytime. At night, studying was impossible. Both teachers and students faced big limits in learning.
We discussed many times with the Ministry of Education, and after field surveys, we chose this school. Our goal was not only to bring electricity, but to create a model of a sustainable school system.
We focused on preparing for the future of e-learning.
For that, we installed large solar panels and set up equipment that can charge 20 devices at the same time with fast charging. For now, the system is used for charging mobile phones and solar lanterns, with a demand of 10–20 devices per day. But in the future, it can also support tablets and computers for e-learning.
Students already take charged lanterns home, so they can study at night. This improves not only education at school but also daily life at home.
Before & After – Visible Changes
Charging equipment installed
Now it is possible to charge up to 20 devices at the same time.
Dark classrooms at 4 p.m.
Without power, even daytime study was very difficult.
Bright classrooms with lights
Students can now study comfortably at night.
Security lights outside
Not only classrooms, but the school grounds are bright and safe.
Another strength is sustainability.
Even if 20 devices are charged at the same time, the system can work in daytime without batteries. This means that even if batteries reach the end of life, daytime charging can continue.
Batteries are mainly used for lighting at night. Lights use only a small amount of power, so the load on batteries is very low. This design makes long-term operation possible.
The Road to School and Safer Life
The road to the school is red dirt. In the daytime it is okay, but at night it is completely dark and dangerous. Because of this, some teachers and students stay overnight in the school dormitory.
With our project, classrooms and dormitories now have lights, and security lights make the surroundings safer. Students can also charge their lanterns or phones at school and take them home.
So this project improves both education and family life.
Project Results
Light does not only shine on the study desk. It also shines on family life and the whole community.
With this project, new possibilities for education and daily life have opened.
Finally, we took a group photo with the children and teachers.
They were very happy, and that joy is our biggest result.
