ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

Organised by:  INENSUS GmbH

Project site name: Nsambya, Kayunga District, Uganda        

Location: EAIF 2025 Exhibition Area - Booth number B48

Objective of site visit: Learn about innovative minigrid business models and technology as implemented at INENSUS’ solar minigrid site in Uganda.

Description: Join us on a 10-minute 3D immersive virtual reality site visit to Nsambya, Uganda. This is where INENSUS is developing business models and technologies for future solar minigrids: Agri-energy sector coupling based on a Rural Industrialization approach, digitization of operations and off take of excess electricity with Machine Learning controlled edge computers.

The site visit will be delivered through Meta Quest 3 VR glasses at booth B48.

Contact:

Aslan Eqbal

a.eqbal@inensus.com

EAIF 2025 – Site Visit/Field Trip 

Organised by: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development & Neot Off grid Africa 

Project site name: Bunjako Island Minigrid site 

Objective of site visit: Demonstration of the role of private capital in expanding renewable energy access.

Distance from EAIF venue: 80km 

Mode of transport (to be arranged by the site visit organiser): YES 

No.of participants expected: 35 People 

Envisaged Profiles of Participants: Development partners, Energy sector players, Mini grid beneficiaries etc 

Total estimated duration and agenda of the site visit

Pick up/drop off location: EAIF venue 
Pick up time: 8.00am 
Drop off time: 4pm 

Agenda for the visit: 

• 10.15 am: Pick up from EAIF venue 

• 12.15pm Arrival at proposed site 

• 12.15pm to 12.30pm, briefing by Site Visit coordinator and Host 

• 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Tour of the facility 

• 1.30pm to 2.00pm, Lunch Break 

• 2.00pm to 3.30pm, Discussion on site visit findings 

• 3.30pm to 4.00pm, Tea break 

• 4.00pm   Set off for Kampala, expected arrival in Kampala is 6.00pm

Refreshments to be arranged by the site visit organiser.

Interactive session with the participants planned.

Logistical information for the participants 

 Please come with comfortable casual attire given we shall have some walking. 

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Contact to join the site visit:

Name: Adella Kyohairwe 
Position: Senior Energy Officer -RED 
Email: adellakyohairwe@gmail.com 
Whatsapp Number: 0704-807132

Objective is to give a practical tour of Innovex’s State of the Art Electronics Manufacturing plant for solar solutions specifically produced to scale Remote monitoring & PAYG solutions for Productive Use of solar appliances.

• Site visit including process demonstration

• Presentation in Ampitheater

• Demonstration of ennos Pump

Distance: Route 1: 25KMs (Slow traffic), Route 2: 50KMs (Expressway + Bypass)

No.of participants expected: Up to 50 people max (first come first served bases)

Envisaged Profiles of Participants:

• OEMs (Refrigeration + Inverters + Water pumps)

• Solar Distributors

• Investors (Technology)

Total estimated duration and agenda of the site visit: 2 hours

Pick up/drop off location: Speke Resort (EAIF Venue)
Pick up time: 10:30 EAT
Drop off time: 15:30 EAT

Agenda:

Introduction & Safety Briefing (15 mins)

Factory Tour (30 mins)

Launch & Live Demo (20 mins)

Presentation (20 mins)

Roundtable Panel Discussion (20 mins)

Closing & Commitments (15 mins)

Lunch &/or Cocktail based refreshments will be provided.

Interactive session with the participants planned.

• Site visit including process demonstration

• Presentation in Ampitheater

• Demonstration of ennos Pump

Logistical information for the participants: Will be covered during the intro and safety briefing at the start of the site visit.

Contact: Frank Neil Yiga, +256 782 822717, frank.neil@innovex.org

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Organised by: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development/Busoga Forest Company

Project site name: Busoga Forest Company

Address: Plot 79-83, Estate Road, Masese, Jinja

Objective of site visit: The visit is intended to look at the Wooden pole management processes and also share experiences on the same most especially on the deteriorating quality of wooden poles especially in Uganda. (Poles cracking just after one year, what could be the problem?)

Distance from EAIF venue: 108km (2hours and 30mins)

No.of participants expected: 30

Envisaged Profiles of Participants: Pole plant companies, Wooden pole consumers within and outside the country, Development partners etc.

Total estimated duration and agenda of the site visit:

Pick up/drop off location: EAIF venue
Pick up time: 7:00am
Drop off time:5.00pm

Agenda for the visit:

•  10.00am Arrival at Venue

•  10.00am to 10.15am, Briefing by Site Visit coordinator and Host

• 10.15am to 11.15am, Tour of the facility

• 11.15am to 11.45am, Tea Break

• 11.45am to 1.15pm, Knowledge sharing on Wooden pole challenges

• 1.20pm to 2pm, Lunch break

• 2pm   Set off for Kampala, expected arrival in Kampala is 5pm.

Refreshments to be arranged by the site visit organiser.

Interactive session with the participants planned.

Logistical information for the participants

1.    All participants should put on safety shoes when inside the treatment plant.

2.    If possible, all participants should have reflector Jackets as well.

Contact:

Name: Samuel Bishop
Position: Senior Energy Officer
Email: b.samuel@energy.go.ug, bsamug@gmail.com
Whatsapp Number: +256 782352548

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