Background
In the 1980s, charcoal and fuel wood met more than 95% of Uganda's total energy needs. These further provided 75% of commercial energy needs, while 21% was provided by petroleum products. Only 3% of commercial energy was provided by electricity on a grid. Attempts to convert the population to fuel-efficient stoves proved difficult due to resistance to change. The various wars of the 1980s resulted in the destruction of conductors and transformers, though the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) managed to extend power to a few new factories. Currently the country is still plagued by frequent blackouts that last for many hours, especially hard-hitting in the rural areas.
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