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…

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…

Battery Management System and its Benefits to Microgrids

Battery management system (BMS) is a technology that oversees a battery pack, an assembly of battery…

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…

EAIF 2023: Engie Wagers on Carbon Credits for Access to Electricity

The electrification of Africa could be supported through carbon credits. The partnership between Engie Energy Access,…

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…

BasiGo and 10 Start-Ups Attain Global Ranking on Climate Innovation

The energy transition’s technology has been the focus of the Start-Up Energy Transition Award (SET Award),…

Husk Seeks Government Partners to Scale Minigrids in Sub-Saharan Africa

[PRESS RELEASE] — Aiming to accelerate public-private partnerships (PPP) that can achieve universal electrification in the…