Nigeria is highly vulnerable to the risks and challenges of energy transition. About 660 million Africans…
Category: West Africa
LIBERIA: BGFA Funds the Electrification of 9,000 Households
Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) signed an agreement with the solar home systems provider…
$127bn to Unlock Potentials of Mini-Grids in Africa
The World Bank researchers recommend investing $127 billion in green mini-grids for Sub-Saharan rural electrification. The…
Sierra Leone: First Commercial Solar and Battery System Commissioned
Sierra Leone to cut carbon emissions and enhance sustainable forestry The renewable energy system will be…
REA Launches Africa Mini-grids Programme
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has officially launched Africa Mini-grids Programme. The project will contribute to…
Buhari inaugurates National Climate Change Council
The President, Mohammadu Buhari inaugurates the Council on Climate Change. He reaffirmed His administration’s commitment to…
Shell Strikes Deal To Buy Daystar Power Solar Firm
Shell Plc buys hybrid solar power solutions provider Daystar Power as its first power acquisition in…
Covid-19 Green Off-Grid Support Receives $20m Funding
The funding partners of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform announce an additional $20 million in funding.…
BENIN: Weziza Commissions 2 Solar Mini Grids to Serve Masses
Energicity’s subsidiary Weziza is commissioning two off-grid solar mini-systems in Benin. These are the first 20…
CrossBoundary Connects Solar Power Plant for Miro Forestry
CrossBoundary Energy commissions a solar PV power plant in Tonkolili, Sierra Leone. The new facility provides…