Toyota Reclaims EV Batteries for Grid Storage

JERA is developing a low environmental impact process for recycling EV batteries. Toyota announced the 485kW/1,260kWh…

USA: Minnesota Utility Intends To Expand Work On Community Microgrids

Xcel Energy asks regulators for permission to manage microgrids on behalf of commercial customers. The proposal…

India: Power Grid Corporation Acquires SPV To Develop Transmission Projects

Indian Power Grid Corporation acquires SPV for transmission project. The acquired SPV is yet to start…

Energy Firms to Scale Mini-Grid Model in Rwanda and DRC

Rwanda and DRC firms to scale mini-grid. The project anticipates delivering around 3,330 connections to low-income…

$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…

Covid-19 Green Off-Grid Support Receives $20m Funding

The funding partners of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform announce an additional $20 million in funding.…

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…