Electricity distribution systems in Uganda are critical for economic development but often face challenges related to infrastructure and maintenance. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights from interviews was employed. Quasi-experimental methods were used to assess the adoption dynamics of PDES in Uganda's diverse geographic settings. In a specific region, we observed an adoption rate of 65% for new PDES systems within six months post-installation, with significant variability across urban and rural areas. The quasi-experimental design provided robust insights into the adoption rates of PDES in Uganda, underscoring the importance of regional adaptation strategies. Further research should explore long-term sustainability measures for these systems to ensure they meet the evolving energy needs of Ugandan communities. The maintenance outcome was modelled as Y₈ₓ=₀+₁X₈ₓ+uᵢ+₈ₓ, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.
Ssebulobololu et al. (2013) studied this question.