Uganda Solar Energy Association is an independent non-profit Association dedicated to facilitating the growth and development of solar energy business in Uganda and East African region. USEA was formed in 2016 by private sector companies that deal in solar energy business with help from Private Sector Foundation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and Rural Electrification Agency and it is registered under section 10 of the societies act. USEA was formed to act as a channel for development of the solar energy sector, improvement of solar energy standards and, attracting new entrants to the solar energy sub sector in Uganda. Some of the key roles are promoting the interests of members of the solar energy sub sector among government, public sector, the general public and any other organizations that may impact on the development of the solar energy sub sector, and the creation of a forum for the dissemination and exchange of information and ideas on matters relating to solar energy development both locally and internationally.