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The Prospect of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in the Nigerian Power Sector
The Nigerian power sector is encountering significant challenges due to a lack of investment, an aging…
ElectriFI Invests $1.5 Million in Vitalite Zambia SHS
The pioneer of pay-as-you-go solar home systems in Zambia, Vitalite Zambia Ltd., has secured an investment…
Virtual Power Plants, Benefits and Possible Applications in the Nigeria Power Sector
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are an emerging technology in the energy sector which allows the aggregation…
Soleil-Nyakiriza Project Commences for Solar and Clean Cooking in Burundi
The “Soleil-Nyakiriza” or Rural Community Solar Energy Project is being carried out in Burundi. The Ministry…
UNDP Supports Project combines Solar and Agriculture in 9 Countries
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently launched the Large-Scale…
Productive Use of Energy in Nigeria
Energy is a fundamental driver of economic growth and sustainable development, and Nigeria, as Africa’s largest…
Rwanda Ranked Among Countries with Cheapest Electricity Tariffs Globally
Rwanda has been listed as one of the 30 countries globally with the cheapest household electricity…
What Nigeria Can Learn From Zambia’s Electricity Sector
Electricity supply is one of the predominant development challenges in Nigeria. The sector has struggled for…
Ways Solar Energy is Boosting Food Production in Africa
Even though Africa has abundant natural resources that could address the continent’s unmet energy needs, it…