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Urban Greens

Decentralized small-scale commercial urban aquaponics in Uganda

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EEP Africa CfP 2023
Productive uses of energy
Pilot project
UG
Solar
Project Duration
 
 
Start: 12-Jun-24 End: 12-Jun-26
Energy Source
Solar
Total Project Budget
414 666
Technology
Productive uses of energy
EEP Africa Financing
241 766
Location
UG
Type
Pilot project

Project Description

The project aims to pilot a closed-loop aquaponics system (both kitchen garden and commercial systems), yielding fish and leafy greens. The aquaponics units are powered by an integrated solar PV and remote monitoring. Urban Greens will use an in-house IoT platform that enables tracking of key operational data as well as power generation and consumption details. The pilot project will validate business assumptions, and establish...

Outcome and Impact

Through this project, 10 kitchen garden aquaponics systems and 21 commercial aquaponics systems will be distributed, providing enhanced energy access for 142 people. On an annual basis, 44 tCO2e will be reduced and 6 MWh of clean electricity will be generated. Urban Greens Ltd plans to create 17 permanent jobs, with 50% of leadership positions filled by women.

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