Volt-Terra Farm & Energy Solutions

Financially Viable Mini-Grids Through Agricultural Rural Industrialisation

The project will drive economic growth in off-grid rural communities within Uganda’s Kayunga District and to validate the financial validity of rural solar mini-grids. To achieve this, Volt-Terra Farm & Energy Solutions Ltd plans to expand its existing solar mini-grid and to install two supporting solar systems. These will enable additional connections, increase capacity, and support productive electricity use. In addition, the company will serve as an energy off-taker for agro-processing and export of chili and vanilla beans produced by contracted farmers who are also mini-grid customers, fostering business synergies and channelling funds back into the local community.

Outcome and Impact

Through this project, Volt-Terra Farm & Energy Solutions Ltd will establish 200 electricity connections, including approximately 40 commercial users. Additionally, the project will integrate productive use appliances within the mini-grid site. The company aims to provide enhanced energy access to 911 people. On an annual basis, the project will reduce 96 tCO2e and will generate 147 MWh of clean electricity.  Furthermore, the company plans to create 146 temporary and 3 permanent jobs, with 67% of leadership positions filled by women. Savings on energy-related expenditure is estimated to be EUR 35K.