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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…
Adoption of Clean Energy Technologies in Nigeria: Barriers and Solutions
Clean energy technology could be referred to as an umbrella term for producing power without having…