As part of GET.transform’s expert pool, Energynautics supported the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) in developing a robust, enforceable regulatory framework for EV charging in Uganda. This project establishes the technical and legal foundation required for a safe, interoperable, and grid-friendly rollout of e-mobility infrastructure.

With nearly 98% of its electricity generated from renewable sources Uganda is uniquely positioned to lead a green transition in the mobility sector. While local manufacturing and battery-swapping networks are gaining rapid momentum, the previous absence of a dedicated regulatory environment hindered structured private sector investment and posed risks to power system stability.

Over the past year, an Energynautics expert team comprising Dr Eckehard Tröster and Thorsten Schlößer supported by regional expert Dr Samwel Roy Orenge worked to bridge this regulatory gap. The project delivered a strategic regulatory roadmap, alongside extensive capacity-building and stakeholder engagement workshops for national entities, including the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

The newly finalised framework covers three critical pillars:

• Technical & Safety Standards: Clear requirements for electrical installations, mode-specific charging protection, and plug-type interoperability, with tailored provisions for two-wheelers and battery-swapping stations.
• Commercial Licensing: A structured three-tier licensing system for commercially operated Charging Stations, Charge Point Operators (CPOs), and Electro Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs), designed to foster transparent pricing and non-discriminatory market access.
• Grid Integration: Mandates for load management, grid code compliance, and smart charging capabilities to protect distribution networks and seamlessly integrate EVs into the Ugandan grid.

With the framework’s completion, Uganda is now equipped to safely accelerate its e-mobility transition, attract sustainable infrastructure investment, and leverage its renewable energy surplus to decarbonise its transport sector.

Find out more about our work in electric mobility and grid integration on our Electromobility Services Page.