State Grid Corporation is the largest power grid company in China responsible for the construction and operation of power grid infrastructure predominantly in Northern China and ranked seventh in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2013. It is the largest electric power transmission and distribution company in China and in the world.
State Grid is the most compliant company in China in terms of commitment to attainment of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals- Luzindana Adam Buyinza Team Leader of Public Opinions International stated. Mr. Buyinza Adam Luzindana stated that State Grid was recognized with the Global Economic Development Mark of Excellence Award due to its commitment and contributions towards attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through environmental protection, respect for rights of workers, paying taxes, offering clean energy, supporting productive corporate social responsibility in China, etc.
Public Opinions International is a field based organization working towards attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Public Awareness, Information Dissemination, Investment Advisory, training and mentorship, corporate branding, research,etc.
State Grid was established in 2002 to carry out state-authorized investments and as a pilot state holding company. As one of the largest utilities in the world, State Grid ranks second on the Fortune Global 500. State Grid constructs and operates power grids as its core business. Its mission is to provide safer, cleaner and more economical and sustainable power. State Grid has RMB536.3 billion in registered capital and 1.72 million employees, providing power to 1.1 billion people in 26 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities
State Grid has expanded into overseas markets in line with China’s ‘going out policy’, focusing on power distribution and grid operation to raise the company’s strategic international presence and secure profits. State Grid believes that doing business overseas could help them experiment with their business strategy, management, and trial technology to improve their Chinese operations. Over the next five years (2011-2015), State Grid has prioritized its expanding presence in Africa and South America. From 2007-2014, the company has spent more than $7 billion overseas in acquisitions
Alongside Sinohydro, State Grid was involved in the development of the Bakun Hydroelectric Project in Sarawak, Malaysia. In January 2010, the Malaysian Government’s development company announced that it had signed an agreement with State Grid to pursue renewable energy projects in Sarawak, including at least 4 hydropower projects. The deal was reported to be worth up to US$11 billion, although there has been little progress on the ground to date.
In Ethiopia, China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co, a company of State Grid, signed a $1 billion dollar loan agreement for construction of 700km of transmission lines linking the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to the national grid. Upon completion in 2017, the dam will be the largest in Africa, with a capacity of 6,000 MW.
In Mozambique, State Grid is the main developer of the country’s development project, Cesul, valued at US $2 billion. The project consists of a double transmission line to transfer power generated from the country’s Mphanda Nkuwa and Cahora Bassa dams to the national grid.
State Grid currently holds a 25-year contract to operate the Philippines power grid, which generated $160 million of revenue in 2010. State Grid expects to recover all its initial investment outlays within four years.
In recent years, State Grid has particularly focused its international expansion in Brazil. In December 2010, State Grid bought seven power transmission companies in Brazil, a deal valued at about $1 billion and expected to generate $110 million in annual earnings or about a 12 per cent annual return on equity, far higher than the 4 per cent that the company earns in the highly regulated Chinese market.
In 2012, the company acquired an additional seven transmission assets in the country, costing $942 million. In December of 2012, State Grid partnered with local companies COPEL and Furnas Centrais Eléctricas to build a 967-kilometer transmission line. With this project, Brazil operated a total of 9,931 kilometers of transmission line at the time. In March 2012, State Grid and COPEL again won licenses to build 1,600 kilometers of transmission lines and four substations in the Amazon’s Tele Pires river basin.
In February of 2014, SGCC was awarded a 30-year concession to build and operate a 2000-kilometer power line intended to carry power from Brazil’s Belo Monte Dam to the southeast.
State Grid’s long-term strategy is to expand operations from transmission to encompass distribution and generation management functions in the country as well, including investments in R&D. By 2015, China is projected to total $5 billion in Brazilian investment.
Within China, State Grid has prioritized developing and improving China’s transmission system and creating a national grid. In 2011, the company announced plans to invest $250 billion in electric power infrastructure upgrades for five years, $45 billion of which to directly invest in smart grid technologies. As of 2014, Smart Grid operates seven ultra-high-voltage (UHV) transmission lines within China, and is working on the development of an eighth, making China the leader in UHV transmission technology.
ABOUT PUBLIC OPINIONS
Public Opinions was founded by Makerere University students in 2004 in Lumumba Hall Makerere University and it operated as a study group on students welfare as well as Networking.
In 2008 it was incorporated as a company Limited by Guarantee by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).
Public Opinions work towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
CORE SERVICES
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- Training and Mentorship
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MILESTONES/SOME ACHIEVEMENTS OF PUBLIC OPINIONS
- In 2009, Public Opinions organised a High Level United NATIONS Millennium Development Goals Dialogue at Hotel Africa Kampala and it attracted stakeholders from the Public and Private Sector, Religious Leaders and Diplomats.
- In 2009, Public Opinions organised 5 Small and Medium Enterprises Sessions for Youth Leaders such as at Gretton Hotel in Masaka which was addressed by Brig David Muhoozi who was commander of the Armoury Brigade in Masaka. Others Speakers included Prof Maggie Kigozi, Ambassador of ICELAND to UGANDA, Dr Kassim Omar who was Director of East Africa Business Council,etc. The Luwero SMEs Sessions for Youth Leaders organised by Public Opinions was presided over by Katikiro of Buganda JB Walusimbi and Hajji Abdul Nadduli.
- In 2010, Public Opinions organised the Buganda Youth Leaders Conference on wealth Creation. The conference was held at Katikomu Country Hotel in Kayunga and it was presided over by the Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi who was the minister for Security and Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).It was attended by youth leaders from Central Region. Key speakers were from Uganda Investment Authority and Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID).
- In 2011,Public Opinions organised a Kampala Wealth Creation Awareness Conference for Youth Leaders
- In 2012,Public Opinions organised the 2012 Uganda Responsible Investment Summit and Award Ceremony which was presided over by Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda
- In 2012,Public Opinions organised the Uganda Who is Who Summit at imperial Royale Hotel and launched a book titled Uganda Who is Who Book of Records launched by Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi
- In 2013, Public Opinions organised the Pearl of Africa Lfetime Achievement Award (PALITA Award) in which over 80 High Profile Personalities were awarded and inducted in the Uganda Who is who Book of Records. Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Presided over.
- In 2014, Public Opinions organised the 2014 High Level Uganda Responsible Investmen Summit and Award Ceremony in which 50 Responsible Investments were awarded. The Ceremony was presided over by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President of the Republic of Uganda, Rt Hon Amama Mbababazi Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and Prof Emmanuel Mutebile Governor Bank of Uganda.
- In 2017,Public Opinions recognised the Embassy of Italy to Uganda with the 2017 Uganda Transformation Award. The Award was received by the Ambassador of Italy .
- In 2017, Public Opinions recognised the European Union Delegation to Uganda with the 2017 Uganda Transformation award. The Award was received by the Ambassador of European Union Delegation to Uganda
- In November 2017,Public Opinions recognised the University of Bologna in Italy with the Global Sustainable Development Award as the oldest continuing University in the world. The Award was received by the Rector University of Bologna in his Office in the city of Bologna in Italy. This was followed with a meeting between Rector University of Bologna and Luzindana adam Buyinza Team Leader of Public Opinions.
- In 2018,Public Opinions in partnership with the Asia Africa Development Council in new Delhi India organised the Asia Africa Development Summit in New Delhi Republic of India.
- In 2016, Public Opinions and Computer Society of India together with Asia Africa development Council organised the India-Africa ICT Summit. The summit was held in New Delhi Capital of the Republic of India.
- On 22nd November 2019, Public Opinions held a High Level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit and Award Ceremony which was presided over by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Hon Evelyn Anite Minister of State for Investment and Privatisation. During the Summit, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was declared the Uganda Peace and Development Champion by Public Opinions and 62 Uganda Responsible Investments were recognised with the 2019 Uganda Responsible Investment Award (URI Award).
- With the Outbreak of the Global Pandemic the COVID 19, Public Opinions participated in mass social media and field based Public Awareness and Advisory service to senstise the people of Uganda on COVID 19,How its transmitted and how Ugandans can stay Safe.
Since its founding in 2004, Public Opinions as been involved in mass information dissemination across the country,Public Awareness,Research,Training and mentorship of young people and in communities, Business Advisory services to small and medium enterprises in trading centres, etc.
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