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Program

Productive Use of Energy (PUE)

Powering agriculture cooperatives in Uganda’s off-grid communities

About

The challenge: Energy access and food insecurity
In Uganda, the majority of working adults depend on agriculture for their income, yet many struggle with food waste, low productivity, and limited energy access. A significant portion of harvested food is lost due to inadequate resources and training, putting the livelihoods of countless off-grid families at risk.

The solution: Empower through clean energy entrepreneurship
New Energy Nexus Uganda provides a lifeline through our innovative Productive Use of Energy (PUE) Program. By targeting over 21,000 cooperatives with more than 5.6 million members, we’re driving sustainable agricultural practices that address food insecurity head-on.

 

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Program benefits:

Access to technologies
Training & entrepreneurship
Financial support
Access to technologies

We equip farmers in these cooperatives with crucial technologies – solar irrigation pumps, dryers, and milling machines that increase productivity while reducing food waste.

Access to technologies
Training & entrepreneurship
Financial support
Training & entrepreneurship
  • Hands-on training sessions on agro-ecological practices – composting, crop rotation,  intercropping
  • Bootcamps to help farmers up-skill and reduce post-harvest losses, increase incomes, and create jobs
  • On-site technical guidance
Access to technologies
Training & entrepreneurship
Financial support
Financial support

By establishing revolving funds for continuous access to energy loans, we empower cooperatives to offer rental or hire-purchase options—promoting income equality while strengthening market linkages for higher-value food sales.

How it works