Winch Energy Deploys Modular Solar Solutions in Uganda and Sierra Leone

Winch will deploy modular solar solutions to 49 sites in both countries. All RPUs are expected…

Ensuring Mini-Grid Sustainability: Lessons from Gbamu Gbamu

  Last week, I visited the solar mini-grid in Gbamu Gbamu, Ogun state. The mini-grid was…

USTDA Endorses Fund for Digitising Mini-Grids in Rural Benin

USTDA approves finance for the project to digitise mini-grids in Benin. The project is expected to…

World Bank Solar Project to Electrify over 5,000 Remote Households in Kenya

The World Bank is funding a clean energy access project in Kenya. The $4.58m (KSH503m) project…

USTDA to Support Mini-Grid Deployment in Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

  The USTDA has awarded a grant for a feasibility study to strengthen healthcare facilities. The…

CrossBoundary to Finance PowerGen’s Mini-Grid Project

  CrossBoundary will finance PowerGen’s mini-grid project deployment. PowerGen plans to deploy 28 mini-grid systems across…

Why Mini-Grids are the Best Options?

Electricity is an essential commodity as most activities and businesses depend on electric power to function.…

Engie Plans to Deploy 300 Mini-Grids Across Nigeria by 2025

Engie plans to deploy 300 mini-grids in Nigeria by 2025. The company has projected at least…

World Bank Approves $168m for Solar Electrification in Burkina Faso

The World Bank has approved loans of about $168m for Burkina Faso. The loans will support…

South Africa Scraps Solar Panels Requirement After Tender Award

South Africa’s plans to buy emergency power from solar IPPs have been marred in controversy. The…