URPC is deploying a compact hybrid solar + battery solution for BENZENA petrol station and attached retail operations, structured to reduce electricity cost, improve continuity for revenue-critical services, and stabilise supply for sensitive electronics.
Ham Towers is a prominent mixed-use commercial building in Makerere, Kampala, currently exposed to tariff volatility, supply interruptions, and voltage fluctuations that impact lifts, HVAC performance, ICT continuity, and maintenance spend. The proposal references an average monthly electricity expenditure in the UGX 10–15 million range under the prevailing UEDCL commercial structure.
The system is configured to:
• Maintain continuity for POS systems, lighting, CCTV, networking, and other essential circuits during outages or unstable supply
• Reduce peak-cost exposure and support bill optimisation through controlled battery charge/discharge scheduling
• Minimise reliance on generators for small essential loads, where generators exist
• Improved uptime for retail transactions and security systems
• Lower operational disruption during outages and voltage fluctuations
• Reduced diesel exposure for essential loads (if generator-supported)
