Solar

Kenya is constructing 136 solar powered mini-grids in far-flung areas not properly served by the national electricity grid, the country’s energy minister said on 27th February. Off-grid solar power, spearheaded …

Investment firm LeapFrog Investments is participating in a Series D round of funding to finance the expansion of Sun King. The $70 million investment will enable rural electrification through solar …

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 …