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Ugandan Engineer Repurposes Used Batteries for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Every year, Ugandans discard tons of lithium batteries gotten from gadgets like computers, and phones. The National Environment Management Authority has listed them among the environmentally-toxic waste, and needs proper disposal. Stephen Kavuma has found purpose for them.

Richard Mugambe by Richard Mugambe
2022/09/14
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Ugandan Engineer Repurposes Used Batteries for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Stephen Kavuma is a Chinese-trained electrical engineer. But after years in the Asian country, he decided to return and try his professional luck at home, only to encounter another set of challenges. 

Kavuma has now built an eco-friendly plant to repurpose Lithium-ion batteries to provide affordable, portable energy units for rural communities.

Richard Mugambe filed this report.

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