Utilities of the Future: How Integrated Energy Accelerates Global Access

Learnings from the Utilities 2.0 Uganda Pilot

Achieving universal energy access for the 600 million people in Africa who continue to live without it, demands more than incremental change—it requires a systems-level shift in how we plan, invest in, and deliver electricity.

Utilities 2.0 is a new model of radical collaboration, aligning grid connections and distributed renewable energy to accelerate energy access—intentionally, efficiently, and at scale.

The results set a new benchmark for what’s possible in achieving universal access and ambitious commitments like Mission 300.

Integrated electrification delivers compelling results:

• Electrification milestones reached 3.5x faster than traditional grid expansion
• Electricity consumption increased 30x in just one year—matching the 6-year performance of the business-as-usual site
• Distribution losses cut in half
• Connection costs reduced, making access more affordable

For more information and data, download to the Fact Sheet to learn how this multi-award-winning initiative, recognized by the Reuters Global Energy Transition Award and Ashden Award, transforms the electricity sector.