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2024 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences IAA Journal of Applied Sciences

Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions in Uganda: A Comprehensive Exploration for Multi-Source Power Control Design

Val Hyginus Udoka Eze

The advent of Multi-Source Power Control Systems (MSPCS) has revolutionized the field of power management,offering enhanced efficiency, reliability, and flexibility in energy utilization. This paper provides a succinct overviewof three key aspects crucial for fostering renewable energy in Uganda. Firstly, this paper outlines the essentialmaterials and methodologies required for designing a Multi-Source Power Control System, a critical component forefficiently integrating diverse renewable energy sources into the national grid. The second section examines thecurrent status, potential, and challenges of renewable energy in Uganda, emphasizing the need for sustainablealternatives to address the country's growing energy demands. The second segment delves into the promisingprospects of solar energy as a pivotal component in Uganda's renewable energy landscape. Highlighting theabundant solar resources available, the discussion outlines the potential impact of solar energy on the Ugandans’power generation. Consequently, by addressing these components comprehensively, this research paper contributesto Uganda’s quest for sustainable energy solutions.