
Civil Society role in Solar Energy Adoption in Agricultural Solution
The interveiw was essentially about JEEP's long-standing work in promoting the Productive use of solar Energy (PUSE) in Uganda's agricultural sector, as told by Mrs Kiwanuka Ruth, CEO JEEP
The interview covers:
- How JEEP collaborates with other civil sociey organizations (CSOs), the private sector, media, and stakeholders to promote solar energy for agricultural use.
- The range of PUSE products available such as (solar irrigation systems and dryers) and how JEEP uses its demonstration site to showcase them
- Challenges farmers and the sector face in accessing high-quality, affordable solar products
- Difficulties in promoting PUSE in the agriculture value value chain in Uganda
- Recommendations from CSOs (including JEEP) to the government and partners on how to improve access, awareness, and adoption of solar technologies in agriculture
In short, it was a conversation that explored JEEP's role, experiences, and insights on making solar energy a practical, productive tool for Ugandan farmers