Arc Power: $10m Boost For Rwanda’s Clean Energy Expansion

London-based Arc Power, a key electricity access provider, got $10 million from Dutch investors Triodos Investment…

Improving Storage Technologies to Boost Renewable Capacity and Utilization in Nigeria

Nigeria, endowed with abundant renewable energy resources, has the potential to significantly increase its renewable energy…

UGANDA: Unlocking Solar Capital (USC) 2023 to Hold in Kampala

Despite efforts in recent years to increase access to this essential service, at least 600 million…

REA Seeks N140bn to Expand Energy Access to 25m Nigerians

To boost energy access in the country, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) urged the private sector…

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…

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,…

Qotto Raises $8m to Distribute Solar Home Systems

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

USADF Calls for Proposal to Finance Local Off-Grid Companies

The US African Development Foundation (USADF) is launching a call for proposals for African off-grid energy…

Bboxx and EDF Loans $11m for electrification

Solar home system providers Bboxx and Électricité de France (EDF) in Togo are getting an $11…