The Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) claims that Nigeria’s electricity generating and distribution systems are…
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Ducat Energy Trading Commits to Tackling South Africa’s Energy Crisis
[Press Release] The International Energy Agency estimates that the number of people without access to electricity increased in…
Sunking Launches Solar Inverter in Nigeria
Sun King, an international company that designs, distributes, installs, and finances solar energy solutions, has launched…
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…
EU Provides €24m for Solar Electrification of 1,100 Schools and Health Centres in Gambia
The Gambia recently obtained funding to enhance essential services in rural areas. On the fringes of…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Is Struggling — Collaborative Business Models for Distributed Energy Resources Can Help
Of the approximately 200 million people in Nigeria — sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy — 85 million…
Electricity Tariff Increment: A Way Forward in Pursuit of Universal Energy Access?
The subject of electricity tariffs in Nigeria has been quite unsettling. According to the Nigerian Electricity…
WeLight Raises €19m for Solar Mini-Grids in 120 Villages
The electricity access provider WeLight is raising €19 million from three investors. The funds are intended…
Gridworks Invests $50m in Virunga Power
Gridworks Development Partners, a British International Investment (BII) company, has announced a $50 million investment in…
Jack Dorsey Invests in Gridless to Improve Africa’s Electrification
Jack Dorsey’s Block co-leads a $2M investment in an Africa-Based renewable Bitcoin miner, Gridless. Gridless uses…