The energy potential of agricultural and forest residues in
Uganda has been evaluated and the spatial distribution presented.
The study showed that the country has a gross energy
potential from biomass residues equivalent to 70% of the gross
biomass energy requirements for the year 2008. However, use
of biomass residues for energy application is still limited in
the country. For successful utilisation of biomass residues in
the country, a number of technical, environmental, social and
economic constraints need to be overcome. It is therefore
recommended that detailed studies involving sustainability
analysis of biomass residue utilisation for energy is carried out
by integrating technical, economic, environmental and social
considerations in a decision framework. In conclusion,
Uganda has enormous potential to generate energy from
biomass residues. When exploited in a sustainable manner,