Nexus Green, a UK-based renewable energy contractor, is developing up to 687 solar-powered water supply and irrigation systems across Uganda, financed by UK Export Finance. Implemented by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), the project is a significant step towards providing sustainable water solutions for both domestic and agricultural use.
KEY INFORMATION
Location: Uganda, Africa
Date started: 2021
Completion date: ongoing
Client type: infrastructure
Main capabilities: cost and commercial management, procurement and supply chain
A new model for ‘green’
A typical system consists of a water source, transmission pipeline, solar-powered pumping, storage tanks, a guardhouse, a control room, latrines and distribution networks. For irrigation, on-farm networks will be constructed, facilitating bulk water transfer from areas of surplus to those in need. The project also promotes water harvesting technologies to support irrigation and livestock development.
By pioneering a scalable green model, this initiative has the potential to be expanded, advancing Uganda’s journey towards a more sustainable economy and environment
Supporting project success
At 82 percent completion, our support has evolved to focus on cost and commercial management, scheduling and project management. Our deep integration with the contractor has allowed us to provide strategic advisory services, working collaboratively to ensure successful implementation.
We’ve supported the project from concept to financial close, preparing essential bankable reports and project execution plans. Additionally, we continue to coordinate procurement processes for design and supervision subcontractors, civil subcontractors and suppliers.
Community impact
The project is transforming lives by improving water access, particularly benefiting women and young people who are traditionally responsible for water collection. By enabling irrigation for high-value crops, it’s fostering economic empowerment, increasing agricultural productivity and creating jobs in the sector.
This, in turn, contributes to Uganda’s overall economic growth. The project, once complete, will serve approximately 420,000 people across the country.
