Project Type
Project ID: To be confirmed
Credits / Year
SDG Impact
11-Year Program
The purpose of this solar energy efficiency project is to supply households in Uganda with clean, energy-efficient lighting technologies such as solar lanterns and small solar systems. These technologies replace kerosene lamps and other fossil fuel–based lighting, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also cutting fuel consumption and improving living conditions.
Many of the households benefiting from the project either lack a stable grid connection altogether or experience unreliable electricity supply. In the baseline situation, families depend on kerosene for lighting, which generates GHG emissions and exposes users to harmful indoor air pollution and burn risks. Through the introduction of solar lighting, the project helps protect health, reduce energy costs, and lower emissions across Uganda.
CORSIA eligibility: Credits from this project are CORSIA-eligible, making them suitable for aviation compliance use-cases in addition to voluntary climate action commitments.
The project delivers measurable benefits across a range of Sustainable Development Goals, from climate mitigation and poverty reduction to health, education, gender equality, and decent work. Clean solar lighting improves daily life while driving a just energy transition in the DRC.
Around 12,000 tCO₂e of emissions are avoided or removed each year by replacing kerosene lighting with clean solar energy, contributing directly to climate mitigation efforts.
Users report lower spending on kerosene. Clean lighting reduces fuel bills and supports household savings.
Replacing kerosene lamps reduces exposure to harmful fumes and smoke and lowers the risk of respiratory illness.
With brighter and more reliable lighting, children can study longer hours, supporting better learning outcomes.
Each year, households gain access to modern, affordable, and reliable lighting—replacing polluting and expensive fuel-based solutions.
Project activities support inclusive participation and local empowerment through implementation and community engagement.
Replacing kerosene lamps with efficient solar lighting reduces fossil fuel use and associated waste, advancing more sustainable energy consumption patterns.
| Period | tCO₂e |
|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 12,000 |
| 2026–2027 | 12,000 |
| 2027 – 2028 | 12,000 |
| 2028 – 2029 | 12,000 |
| 2029 – 2030 | 12,000 |
| Total Emission Reduction | 60,000 |
The project uses a digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) approach to deliver verifiable data throughout the carbon project lifecycle—from distribution of solar devices to ongoing impact tracking. Where applicable, PAYGo and digital monitoring systems can support usage tracking via smart meters and mobile connectivity, recording lighting hours, battery performance, and realized CO₂ savings for each device.
This approach strengthens transparency and accountability in the field and supports datadriven decision-making for project partners and buyers alike.
Next credit issuance: Q1 2026
Estimated annual credits: 12,000 tCO₂e / year
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