URPC supports manufacturing and heavy commercial users, including factories, processing plants, industrial parks, cold-chain industrial sites, warehouses with high MHE loads, and multi-shift operations. We design for high uptime, stable voltage, and predictable energy cost outcomes.
URPC offers two structured pathways:
A) Dedicated factory system (on-site PV / PV+BESS / hybrid)
A full system designed and installed for your facility to reduce grid dependence and improve power quality.
B) Energy-as-a-Service / off-take model (where applicable)
A tariff-based supply model with a lower tariff than grid and improved stability, structured under an offtake arrangement where feasibility permits (site, grid, aggregation, and project structure dependent).
Factories often suffer hidden costs from variable voltage and interruptions, including:
• Equipment stress and premature failure
• Product defects, rejects, and rework
• Downtime and lost man-hours
• Unstable process control and automation faults
URPC designs hybrid architectures to improve voltage stability, continuity, and verifiable performance.
Minimum recommended inputs:
• Last 3–12 months electricity bills (the longer the better)
• Operating pattern: shift structure and hour-by-hour load behaviour
• List of key equipment and nameplates (or photos)
• Generator details and diesel spend (if applicable)
• Site address + Google Maps pin
• Photos of:
– Roof/ground space available for PV
– Main distribution board / incoming supply and switchgear
Yes. Where billing data is limited, URPC can estimate loads from:
• Equipment inventory (motors, compressors, chillers, lines, welders, etc.)
• Nameplate ratings and duty cycles
• Shift pattern and process schedule
Bills remain the fastest way to confirm the baseline and validate savings.
Yes. If you use generators, the assessment can include:
• Runtime contribution during outages
• Estimated diesel spend and displacement potential
• Operational risks during blackouts (process losses, cold chain risk)
Final figures are validated after site visit and runtime verification.
A bill-neutral approach aims to structure PV+BESS and control logic so that monthly savings and improved stability offset the system cost/repayment, subject to verified load data, site constraints, and financing terms. This is typically combined with robust metering and performance reporting.
Yes. In some industrial hybrids, the BESS can be charged during off-peak hours and discharged during peak periods to reduce the need for dedicated PV capacity solely for battery charging, and to improve reliability and cost control. The operating logic is configured based on your tariff structure and operating profile.
Bidirectional meters separately measure:
• Energy imported from the grid, and
• Energy exported back to the grid
This supports accurate settlement, performance verification, and grid-interactive operation where permitted.
Indicative outputs typically include:
• Estimated current energy consumption and cost baseline
• Diesel contribution and estimated diesel spend (if selected)
• Indicative PV size and battery sizing (with/without BESS options)
• Installed cost indications (PV-only vs PV+BESS)
• Estimated savings from:
– energy cost reduction
– diesel displacement
– reduced downtime / voltage-related maintenance and wastage (screening-level)
• Financing scenarios (10–30% client contribution) and payback period
All outputs are indicative until site verification.
Yes, at screening level in the calculator and refined in the proposal. Industrial benefits may include:
• Reduced equipment maintenance from voltage stabilisation
• Reduced spoilage and process scrap
• Fewer line stoppages and man-hour losses
• Improved process uptime and quality consistency
URPC treats these as structured assumptions and validates them through site engagement.
Yes, We support:
• Multi-factory estates
• Industrial parks with shared infrastructure
• Portfolio reporting for multi-site operators
This enables standardised O&M, consolidated reporting, and scalable upgrades.
Industrial O&M typically includes:
• 24/7 monitoring and ticketing
• Preventive maintenance and scheduled shutdown coordination
• Corrective maintenance under SLA
• Spares strategy (critical spares list + lead times)
• Monthly KPI reporting (availability, PR, SoH, MTTR)
For financed systems, O&M is typically mandatory for the tenor.
Timelines depend on site readiness, approvals, equipment lead times, and complexity. URPC follows a controlled delivery pathway: intake → assessment → design → procurement → installation → commissioning → long-term O&M.
URPC uses a documented protection philosophy, commissioning test plans, and HSE controls appropriate for industrial environments. Access control and safe-isolation procedures are mandatory for all electrical interventions.
Yes, If you are a factory looking for a more stable tariff and improved supply quality, you can register interest as an offtaker candidate. URPC will assess:
• Your load profile and demand stability
• Location and interconnection feasibility
• Contract tenure and credit profile
This will determine eligibility and structure.
Submit the industrial calculator with bills (or equipment list), shift pattern, and site photos. URPC will confirm next steps, validate the baseline, and schedule a technical assessment.
Phone/WhatsApp: +256 709 777 770
Main Office & CCC: IDA Close, Tank Hill By-Pass, Kasanga, Kampala, Uganda
Operational Office: HT37 Ham Towers, Makerere Hill Road, Makerere, Kampala, Uganda
As a practical planning rule, 1 kWp of solar PV typically requires ~6–10 m² of usable installation area, depending on module efficiency, mounting layout, walkways, and shading constraints.
• Tighter layouts / high-efficiency modules: closer to 6–7 m² per kWp
• More spacing / tilt / access walkways: closer to 8–10 m² per kWp
This means a quick screening estimate is:
• 100 m² of good usable area can typically support ~10–16 kWp of PV
• 1,000 m² of good usable area can typically support ~100–160 kWp of PV
Final capacity is confirmed after a site survey (roof condition, parapets, setbacks, fire lanes, shading, and structural loading).
Yield depends on location, shading, orientation, and operating temperature. As a screening range for Uganda, PV systems typically produce ~1,400–1,800 kWh per installed kWp per year, depending on site conditions and losses. Final projections are confirmed through design assumptions and performance modelling.
If roof area is constrained, URPC can assess:
• Ground-mount PV (where land is available)
• Solar carports (using parking or yard space)
• Hybrid architecture (PV + BESS with operational controls to maximise value from limited PV area)
A solar carport is a steel canopy installed over parking bays or yard areas with PV modules mounted on top. It creates new PV surface area without consuming productive land or loading the roof structure.
Why factories use carports:
• Expands PV area when the roof is saturated or unsuitable
• Improves site utilisation (parking becomes energy infrastructure)
• Provides covered parking and better yard organisation
• Can be phased as the site grows (modular expansion)
A typical carport scope includes:
• Structural steel canopy (columns, beams, bracing) engineered for wind loads
• PV modules and mounting rails
• DC/AC cabling, string protection, earthing/lightning protection
• Inverter integration and metering (including bidirectional metering where applicable)
• Drainage where required
• Optional add-ons:
– EV charging points (fleet or staff)
– Lighting and CCTV integration
– Access control and signage
– Designated maintenance walkways and safe access features
Carports usually have higher civil/structural cost than rooftops, but they can be commercially justified where:
• Roof space is limited or structurally constrained
• Ground space is operationally sensitive
• Additional benefits (covered parking, EV charging readiness, security integration) create operational value
We check:
• Structural integrity and loading capacity
• Roof material and condition
• Access and safety constraints
• Shading and obstructions (tanks, vents, parapets)
• Cable routing and proximity to switchgear/inverter locations
If roof suitability is uncertain, URPC may recommend a structural review as part of the feasibility process.
