KAMPALA, UGANDA – A new, specialized exhibition, the Power and Elec Uganda expo 2025, was officially launched today, promising to be a strategic platform for addressing the critical energy challenges facing Uganda’s industrial sector. The launch event was marked by strong endorsement from the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), whose leadership hailed the expo as a pivotal opportunity for growth and innovation.

Speaking at the launch, the Executive Director of UMA, remarked that the expo is far more than a trade show. He noted it is “a strategic platform for business development, technology advancement, policy dialogue, regional market integration in the power and energy sector, and a learning opportunity for everyone.”

For manufacturers, energy—specifically its cost, quality, and reliability—remains one of the most significant operational hurdles. This new expo is a targeted intervention designed to connect industries with the solutions, technologies, and policies that can drive efficiency and competitiveness.

Here’s how the Power and Elec Uganda expo 2025 is set to benefit the manufacturing sector:

1. A Platform for Critical Policy Dialogue High electricity tariffs and unreliable power supply are persistent challenges that directly impact production costs. The expo will provide a much-needed forum for manufacturers to engage directly with key policymakers from the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), and utility companies. This “policy dialogue” component is crucial for advocating for competitive industrial tariffs and for holding service providers accountable for grid stability and power quality.

2. Showcasing Technological Solutions for Efficiency and Independence The exhibition floor will be a marketplace of practical solutions to help manufacturers reduce their energy costs and dependence on an unstable grid. This “technology advancement” aspect will feature:

• Renewable Energy Solutions: Industrial-scale solar power systems, biomass boilers, and other technologies that allow factories to generate their own power (captive power).
• Power Backup and Stability Systems: Modern, efficient generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and battery storage solutions to mitigate the impact of outages.
• Energy Efficiency Technology: Advanced motors, LED lighting systems, and energy monitoring equipment that can significantly reduce a factory’s overall electricity consumption.

3. Fostering Business Development and New Investments The expo will create a fertile ground for “business development” by connecting manufacturers with the entire energy value chain. This includes meeting with technology suppliers, engineering consultants who can perform energy audits, and financial institutions that offer “green financing” for renewable energy projects or asset financing for new equipment.

For manufacturers already in the energy space—producing items like cables, transformers, or solar panels the “regional market integration” aspect of the expo offers a gateway to connect with buyers and partners from across East Africa.

In conclusion, the launch of the Power and Elec Uganda expo 2025 is a welcome development for the nation’s industrial sector. It promises to be a solutions-oriented event where manufacturers can find tangible answers to their most pressing energy challenges, helping them to lower costs, improve resilience, and power their growth sustainably.