REN21’s Report Shows that Cities Across Africa Demonstrate Progressive Leadership to Deploy Renewables

The 2021 edition of REN21’s Renewables in Cities Global Status Report, shows that one billion people…

AfDB Funds $530m Electricity Project to Expand Renewable Energy and Regional Connectivity in Angola

The African Development Bank has committed $530 million to finance the construction of a 343 km,…

What is the Cheapest Off-Grid Electricity Source?

Complete off-grid electric source entails not connecting to any grid power source that will require regular…

Cenfura and DNA to Deploy Mini-Grids Powered with Blockchain Payment

Cenfura has partnered with DNA Global Energy to deploy mini-grid systems in South Africa. Consumers will…

49 Communities to Receive Solar Mini-Grids in Uganda and Sierra Leone

The solar mini-grids will be deployed by Winch Energy which has secured funding for their development.…

When Generating Too Much Renewable Energy Becomes a Challenge?

Germany has been a global leader in the transition to renewable energy, with the country having…

Kenya Set to Hybridize 23 Diesel Mini-Grids With Clean Energy

The government intends to complement diesel-powered mini-grids with clean energy sources. The plants will be fitted…

Togo Lists 129 Locations for Mini-Grid Deployment

Togo has released a list of the first localities to benefit from the rural solar electrification…

World Bank Provides $50m for Solar Off-Grid Development in Sierra Leone

The financing will enable the government to extend its power grid in cities and peri-urban areas.…

REA Set to Deploy Mini-Grids in Five Communities

REA has signed Performance-Based Agreements with two renewable energy developers The developers will deploy solar hybrid…