UPS and Solar Systems

The US African Development Foundation (USADF) is launching a call for proposals for African off-grid energy providers. These companies have until 12 February 2023 to apply. Companies contributing to electrification …

As part of its activities in Uganda, the Beyond the Grid for Africa (BGFA) programme is selecting 2 companies to receive a grant for the installation of solar home systems. …

The 2 solar projects are 126MWp and 130MWp each in size, located in South Africa’s North West Province. Both projects are developed and will be operated by SOLA Group and …

The Ethiopian government recently participated in the launch of the “Dream” program (Distributed Renewable Energy-Agriculture Modalities). This multi-stakeholder initiative aims at the large-scale use of solar energy in irrigation. Solar …

According to a new report, 70 million people worldwide have gained access to electricity through off-grid solar systems. However, these solutions, which are widely used in Africa, remain underfunded. The …

The funding partners of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform have announced an additional $20 million in funding. The programme aims to support the recovery of the off-grid solar power sector, …

In a new report by the World Bank, researchers recommend investing $127 billion in green mini-grids to provide access to electricity for half a billion people in developing countries, particularly …

In Uganda, the solar energy provider Aptech Africa is commissioning an 8.5 kWp solar PV system to recharge the batteries of electric motorbikes belonging to the Kampala-based green mobility start-up …

Toyota Kenya has acquired a 35% stake in solar installation company Ofgen for an undisclosed value, deepening the auto firm’s interest in the growing clean energy market and offering an …

With the Centre for Disease Control in Kenya, a new solar-powered system called “MTego” will enable the East African country to more effectively combat the mosquitoes. The Dutch start-up PreMal, …