The 5 Best solar companies in Uganda

In Uganda solar is the fastest growing renewable energy alternative to Grid (UMEME). Solar energy sector employs thousands of youth from both the formal and informal sector. However, solar energy has no clear regulations and guidelines that prohibit any malicious business person from exploiting the market by offering substandard solar products.

There’s still a big knowledge gap in the industry due to lack of clear guidelines. However, a few solar companies have raised the bar by demonstrating professionalism and setting up internal standards that conform to international standards. All the companies listed here display a high degree of professionalism in their operations.

Comparing and choosing the best solar company in Uganda is nearly impossible. The solar companies mentioned here have been rated based on research about the customer care, product warranties, rating on google and Facebook, and for some, a few current client’s confessions. It will be now your choice based on your particular need to choose.

Solar Energy for Africa

You’ve probably heard of SEFA, well if not, allow me to save you the burden

Solar energy for Africa (SEFA) has been here for a while, precisely “founded in 1995”. According to SEFA website, they deal exclusively in solar systems and boost of 20 years’ experience, with over 10,000 solar systems installed in the East Africa Region

Led by a one Joseph Kiganda as their technical director who adds a ton of experience and field expertise having previously worked with numerous companies including ROKO construction.

SEFA deals with a wide range of solar systems from medium to large. So if your interest is in micro solar kits, SEFA might not be the great choice after all. But if you’re looking for those top notch solar appliances like the Outback’s and victron, well, you might want to give them a call

Call: 0414 250 125

Customer Rating score	6.1
System warranty	12 Months
Price-range	Mid - High
Client reviews score	6.0
Countrywide presence	2 Outlets
Range of systems	Mid - Large
Credit facilities score	Good
Total Score	6.5

Solar now

If you’ve never come across folks in orange t-shirt with black backpacks preaching about the goodness of solar, well, you’re probably not from around here. With by far the most distribution and with over 40 branches across the country, Solar now stands at the top of the solar power food chain.

Thanks to numerous Grants awarded, Solar now’s marketing muscle stretches from main stream media to social media, with all sorts of ads and branding on all their shops.
Yeah, you’re thinking “wow! I could get a solar from them” well, not so fast, Solar now has some of the most expensive solar systems on the market. In fact a 3-light solar (Pack) system may cost you “cash” UGX 1,300,000/ compared to UGX 400,000/ offered by Masrcorp solar

However solar now has a great financing option for up to 24 Months paying in installment. Which is one of their biggest strengths. And yes, solar now has mostly positive reviews.

You can ask a for a quote from solar now

Call for free: 0800 700 700

Customer Rating score	7.3
System warranty	24 Months
Price-range	High
Client reviews	8.4
Countrywide presence	20+ branches
Range of systems	Small - Large
Credit facilities	Best
Total Score	7.1

Village energy

Started in 2009 with the goal of bringing energy access to rural Uganda, Village energy is one of the most awarded solar company in Uganda, boasting of a 50% female field staff and over 10 different internationally accredited awards

Village energy is distributed in about 7 districts in Uganda and this gives it a sizable market share. Like MKOPA, village energy has a pay-go payment system which allows for flexibility of when to pay.

It has amazing solar systems 'based on client reviews' and has the best rating for any solar company in Uganda with great customer satisfaction and feedback.

Call 0757347064

Customer Rating score	8.5
System warranty	12 Months
Price-range	Mim - High
Client reviews score	9.0
Countrywide presence	7 branches
Range of systems	Small - Large
Credit facilities	Good
Total Score	8.1

Masrcorp Solar

Known for the game changing solar stoves and several UNHCR/AIRD funded humanitarian solar projects in refugee camps, Masrcorp solar has established it’s self as one of the fastest growing solar companies in Uganda. It is managed by a group of youth from various walks of life whose main intention is to give energy independence to the urban dwellers, businesses, offices and commercial apartments

According to Masrcorp’s website, urban dwellers need more energy and therefore spend a fortune on Umeme, therefore a need to combat urban poverty and more and more people and coming to towns.

Masrcorp solar has a great customer rating and client satisfaction, however they lack a clear financing option.

You can request for a quote:

Call: 0392 0025 49

Customer Rating	7.5
System warranty	24 Months
Price-range	Mid - High
Client reviews score	10
Countrywide presence	2 outlets
Range of systems	Small - Large
Credit facilities	N/A
Total Score	7.8

Village power

Village Power works towards the sustainable improvement of the standard of living of people in rural area. It’s also well distributed with over 7 branches across the country. Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, villagepower has one of the best technical team that’s passionate about what they do.

Village power has a wide range of solar systems and it one among the first companies to adopt mobile payments and the pay-go payment system on larger systems.

Call: 0414 252 616

Customer Rating score	6.5
System warranty	12 Months
Price-range	Mid - High
Client reviews	6.5
Countrywide presence	7 outlets
Range of systems	Small - Large
Credit facilities	Good
Total Score	6.5