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With 40 megawatts already on the grid, Xsabo Group moves toward a 50-megawatt project in Lira and feasibility studies for additional solar plants in Uganda.
KAMPALA, Uganda — Solar developer Xsabo Group is planning a major expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, targeting a new 50-megawatt project in Lira as part of a broader push to increase its footprint across Uganda.
The expansion plans follow recent recognition from the German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization, which honored the group for its role in developing the nation’s solar sector.
David Alobo, founder and managing director of Xsabo Group, said the proposed Lira plant is the largest among several new projects in the pipeline. The company is also eyeing developments in Soroti and Kasese that could add between 20 and 30 megawatts each, pending approval from the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
In Adjumani, the group is currently negotiating a power purchase agreement for a proposed 30-megawatt facility.
The company already contributes 40 megawatts to the national grid through two existing projects. Its flagship 20-megawatt plant in Kabulasoke, Gomba district, was commissioned in 2019 following a $20 million investment. A second 20-megawatt facility in Nkonge, Mubende district, began operations in March 2024.
Walter Muhindo, site manager at the Kabulasoke plant, said the 131-acre facility uses remote monitoring systems to track generation in real time. He noted that while output depends on weather conditions, the plant consistently meets design expectations for Uganda’s solar irradiance.
Alobo said the recent international award serves as a tribute to the partners and staff who have supported the company’s growth. He noted that the recognition will help consolidate the brand’s loyalty among stakeholders as it moves into its next phase of development.
The proposed projects in Lira and other districts are currently in various stages of planning, with feasibility studies and regulatory processes underway.