Solar Mini-Grids Get Digitalisation Boost in Benin

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced grant funding for technical assistance to help…

AfDB Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform Reaches Financial Close

The African Development Bank has reached a financial close on financing agreements for a $20 million…

MyJouleBox Raises €3m for West African Expansion

MyJouleBox has raised €3 million for its West African expansion. ‘The company distributes solar systems for…

KENYA: Kenya Tops List of Countries Improving Electricity Access

  Kenya tops the list of countries increasing electricity access Kenya increased access by 5.6% annually…

Statkraft Provides $2.7m Solar Support to Support Energy Access in Africa

  Statkraft will provide energy access to millions across Africa via SolarAid. The RE developer will…

NIGERIA: State Commissioner Inspects Electricity Projects

Niger State Commissioner for Works inspects electricity projects Electricity projects to enhance economic development The Niger…

Natural Gas Versus Renewable Energy

Over the week, a poll was conducted on The Electricity Hub’s social media page to access…

Clean Energy Can Provide Universal Energy Access in Lesotho – Developer

Lesotho can achieve energy security with clean energy. The country imports 50% of its current energy…

OMDF to Provide Subsidy for SHS Roll Out in Madagascar

  The OMDF has launched a performance-based grant in Madagascar. Under the scheme, solar kit providers…

SON Releases New Standards for RE/EE Components

SON has released new energy standards for energy meters, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inverters, batteries and…