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…

Israeli Government Leads 800MW/3,200MWh BESS

The Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced four large-scale battery storage projects to drive…

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 Makes Strides in Energy Access

According to a recent World Bank report, Rwanda has been singled out as a significant player…

IBL Energy and STOA Acquires Majority Stakes in Equator Energy

A consortium of investors has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake…

CIF Grants $28 million for Electrification Using Solar Mini-Grids

Ghana’s electrification would be supported by $28.49 million in funding, according to the African Development Bank…