Solar energy is another type of energy that is being developed in Uganda. Uganda has almost constant sunlight all year round making it a wonderful candidate to use solar power. However, many people don’t know that much about it making its impact in Uganda still very small since its introduction. However, this technology has the chance to replace the national grid and the impacts of biomass. This technology would be very successful in this country because there are no monthly bills and it is reliable. Aside from being environmentally safe it also is the cheapest option over a 5 year period. However, it can be difficult to make the initial purchase and there is a probability of theft which is unappealing to many. The most popular type of energy is the use of kerosene (paraffin) because it can be bought in small quantities. This energy source can be used for lighting and cooking and its extremely easy to use. This leads to about 88% of people surveyed in this study to have said they use it. This aligns with the notion discovered that “People choose their lighting and cooking energy sources based on its affordability, availability and convenience”. Now in Uganda many are using kerosene, charcoal, and firewood, but these technologies have enormous environmental degradation leading many to want to turn the country to solar energy.

Solar technology seems to be the future for Uganda. However, is still far out of reality for many people living their, due to its high initial cost. Taxes on solar panels have decreased, but are still too expensive for the majority of the country. Awareness of this application needs to rise in order for it to become more well-known and implemented throughout the country. Another factor that limits the purchase and use of solar technologies is the poverty that grasps this nation. Overall, the biggest concern of the consumer is it affordability, accessibility, and convenience. In order for this to become more well-known and used it is necessary to educate the consumer and help abroad to being this technology to people who may not be able to afford it regularly.