Solar

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 …

AFRICA: « Dream » Program for Solar Irrigation Read More

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 …

AFRICA: 70 Million People Electrified Via Off-Grid Solar In 3 Years Read More

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, …

AFRICA: Green Off-Grid Support Mechanism Extended With $20m Read More

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 …

AFRICA: $127bn Investment Needed To Unlock Potential of Green Mini-Grids Read More

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 …

Aptech Supplies Solar Power to Zembo’s Electric Motorbikes Read More

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 …

Toyota Kenya Acquires 35pc Stake in Solar Installation Firm Read More

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, …

KENYA: PreMal Launches « MTego », a Solar-Powered Mosquito Trap in Nairobi Read More

Solar energy provider Solarcentury Africa has signed an agreement with Renewable Energy Services Africa (RESA) and Checunda Investimentos to build a 100 MWp solar PV plant in Chimuara. The project …

Solarcentury Joins Forces with RESA and Checunda for a 100 Mwp Solar Park Read More

In Mozambique, the public company Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a collaboration agreement for the development of 50 MW of clean energy. This …

EDM and IFC has Signed an Agreement for 4 Mini Solar Power Plants Of 50 MW Read More