Kenya to Build 136 Solar Mini-Grids for Remote Communities

According to the country’s energy minister, Kenya is constructing 136 solar-powered mini-grids in far-flung areas not…

Impact of Clean Energy on Rural-Urban Development 

The distinction between urban and rural communities is quite evident in developing countries. For a community to…

Billing Systems: Net Metering

Net metering is a billing system that credits consumers for selling excess power generated to the…

South African Fossil Fuel Giant Invests in ‘Green’ Energy

South African energy and chemicals company Sasol announced a R40 million (US$2.2m) five-year investment in clean…

Masdar Partners with IFC for Renewable Energy Development

Masdar has a powerful ally for the expansion of its operations in underdeveloped nations. The International…

Qotto Raises $8m to Distribute Solar Home Systems

Qotto just finished a Series A round of fundraising with multiple investors to expand throughout West…

Renewable Energy and its Global Economic Benefits

Approximately 80 per cent of the world’s population lives in countries that import fossil fuels. This…

South Africa Declares ‘State of Disaster’ Over Energy Crisis

On Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national “state of disaster” over his country’s…

Industria Selects Rolls-Royce SMR Technology to Fulfil Zero-Emission Energy Goals in Poland

Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of intent with the Polish industrial group, Industria, to collaborate on…

ALGERIA: The El Biar Landfill Site Becomes Biogas Facility

The El Biar technological landfill center in Algeria is currently relying on self-consumption of low-carbon electricity…