$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…

REA Launches Africa Mini-grids Programme

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has officially launched Africa Mini-grids Programme.   The project will contribute to…

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…

Niger Launches The Haské Program for Clean energy Access

The government of Niger has officially launched the first phase of the Niger Electricity Acceleration Project…

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…

What an Integrated Energy Approach Could Imply for Africa

The lack of access to electric power is among the constraining factors for Africa’s development. About…

Achieving Universal Energy Through Decentralised Energy Systems

Globally about 770 million people lack access to stable and efficient electricity. The deficit is more…

BGFA to Electrify 3 African Countries With Solar Energy

BGFA signs deal with several energy providers to electrify at least 580,000 households. The Beyond the…

Wartsila to Supply Energy Storage Systems for UK Battery Project

Company to supply 50 MW/100 MWh energy storage system for the UK utility’s battery project.  Wartsila…