Empowering Mobility with the Sun: AfricroozE Solar E-Hub in Jinja
A smart, solar-powered hub supporting sustainable E-Mobility in Uganda – Made possible by the Renewable-Energy-Solutions-Program. The RES Project Uganda is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as part of the Renewable Energy Solutions Programme of the German Energy Solutions Initiative.
E-Bike Mobility for Uganda’s Future
AfricroozE and Asantys Systems, key player in advancing e-mobility across East Africa, are extending their impact with a new solar-powered E-Hub in Jinja, Uganda. In a country where many communities face limited or unstable grid access, the Solar E-Hub introduces a reliable solar-powered alternative that enables wider e-mobility adoption without dependence on traditional energy sources.
This model supports:
• Affordable and sustainable mobility
• Reduced traffic congestion and CO₂ emissions
• Greater physical activity and independence
• Hands-on technical education and green skills development
• A culture of innovation and sustainability
Charging Options
AfricroozE’s solar-powered charging systems provide clean, reliable, and scalable energy for e-mobility—delivering dependable performance even where grid access is limited or unavailable. These hubs ensure continuous charging for e-bikes, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and offer a sustainable infrastructure solution that can operate fully off-grid. By leveraging solar energy, the system enables cost-effective mobility while supporting rural access, last-mile delivery, community services, and campus mobility programs.
According to a detailed study analyzing 56 ground meteorological stations (2015–2022), the global horizontal irradiation (GHI) is roughly 1,680 kWh/m²/year, with relatively low daily variability (< 10%).
Large Charging Hubs
The large Solar E-Hub—demonstrated through the AfricroozE and Asantys Systems pilot project in Jinja, Uganda—is a fully off-grid charging and service hub designed for high-volume mobility needs. Built as a containerized, standalone solar unit, it provides clean and reliable power for fleets of e-bikes in any environment, including remote areas with no grid connection.
This replicable hub supports charging for more than 10 e-bikes, powers both in-use and spare swappable batteries, and can be customized with added features such as:
- Workshop and repair area
- Storage for e-bikes
- Customer interaction counter
- Integrated solar generation and battery storage
The Jinja demo hub showcases how solar-powered infrastructure can be rapidly deployed, scaled, and adapted to local African mobility conditions.
Small Charging Hubs
AfricroozE also offers compact solar charging stations designed for small fleets, campuses, businesses, or community-based operators. These smaller hubs provide a flexible and modular off-grid energy solution that is easy to install and operate.
Key features include:
- Charging capacity for 2–4 e-bikes
- Integrated battery lockers for charging swappable batteries during the day
- Ability to power non-used bikes and charge spare batteries simultaneously
- Modular PV system that can operate fully off-grid or as a solar-supported grid-connected setup
- Optional free-of-charge or paid access models
These small hubs are ideal for decentralized transport networks, student mobility programs, and rural operations where reliable power is needed but grid access is limited.
The RES Project Uganda
The RES Project Uganda is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as part of the Renewable Energy Solutions Programme of the German Energy Solutions Initiative. In collaboration with Asantys Systems and supported by the German Energy Agency (dena), this flagship Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) project showcases a solar-powered charging and maintenance hub, together with 20 state-of-the-art e-bikes tailored for Ugandan terrain and usage needs. It aligns with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and National E-Mobility Strategy.
German Energy Agency (dena)
The German Energy Agency (dena) is a centre of excellence for the applied energy transition and climate protection. dena studies the challenges of building a climate-neutral society and supports the German government in achieving its energy and climate policy objectives. Since its foundation in 2000, dena has worked to develop and implement solutions and bring together national and international partners from politics, industry, the scientific community and all parts of society. dena is a project enterprise and a public company owned by the German federal government. dena’s shareholder is the Federal Republic of Germany. www.dena.de/en
German Energy Solutions Initiative
With the aim of positioning German technologies and know-how worldwide, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) supports suppliers of climate-friendly energy solutions in opening up foreign markets. The focus lies on renewable energies, energy efficiency, smart grids and storage, as well as technologies such as power-to-gas and fuel cells. Aimed in particular at small and medium-sized enterprises, the German Energy Solutions Initiative supports participants through measures to prepare market entry as well as to prospect, develop and secure new markets. www.german-energy-solutions.de/GES/Navigation/EN/Home/home.html
Renewable Energy Solutions Programme (RES Programme)
With the RES programme, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) helps German companies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors enter new markets. Within the framework of the programme, reference plants are installed and marketed with the support of the German Energy Agency (dena). Information and training activities help ensure a sustainable market entry and demonstrate the quality of climate-friendly technologies made in Germany. www.german-energy-solutions.de/GES/Redaktion/EN/Basepages/Services/dena-res.html
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