$127bn to Unlock Potentials of Mini-Grids in Africa

The World Bank researchers recommend investing $127 billion in green mini-grids for Sub-Saharan rural electrification. The…

Firms to Invest $1.7m for Solar Mini-Grids Deployment in Africa

 InfraCo Africa partners with renewable energy provider Equatorial Power. The companies will invest $1.7 million to…

BENIN: Weziza Commissions 2 Solar Mini Grids to Serve Masses

Energicity’s subsidiary Weziza is commissioning two off-grid solar mini-systems in Benin. These are the first 20…

Nigeria Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in Mini-grid Deployment

Nigeria has the highest solar rural Mini-grid deployment rate in Sub-Saharan Africa. The government acknowledges the…

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Disrupts Power Grid

The Governor, Pedro Pierluisi, said that the damage from the hurricane was catastrophic. Luma energy is…

Aptech Supplies Solar Power to Zembo’s Electric Motorbikes

 Aptech commissions an 8.5 kWp Solar PV system to recharge the batteries of electric motorbikes in…

Nigeria: Husk Power Deploys Mini-Grids for Unserved Areas

Husk Power is providing innovative solutions to boost rural digitalisation and electrification. Husk Power systems, in…

Nigeria: Electricity Workers Suspend Strike

Electricity has been restored as workers call off the strike. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)…

UNDP Launches Innovation Competition for Off-Grid Solar

UNDP is launching an innovation course in off-grid solar financing through CAP. The initiative aims to…

Rwanda, Burundi Join their Electricity Network

The government is launching the Burundian part of the electricity project with Rwanda in Burundi. The…