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Off-grid power takes off in Africa
Africa’s leaders are learning to love off-grid renewable energy. What used to be seen as, at best, an adjunct to large-scale thermal and hydro-based national grid supply is now being recognised as a major weapon in the drive to provide electricity access to all Africans. The adjustment from policies based around centrally managed grids […]
Nigeria launches off-grid solar tender
The Nigerian Ministry of Power has launched a tender for the construction of several off-grid solar systems and other electrical infrastructure projects to improve access to energy in underserved areas. The ministry listed five solar projects in the “Works” category: Construction of off-grid/on-grid renewable energy (solar) micro utility in Umuchiaka, Lowa Autonomous Community in Ihite, […]
CHAD: EAV invests in ZIZ to supply solar energy to companies and households
The investment fund Energy Access Ventures (EAV) has recently announced its investment in ZIZ Energie, a solar energy provider based in Chad. The financing will enable the deployment of ZIZ’s photovoltaic solar power access solutions in cities, territories and for business. Only 11% of Chadians have access to electricity. The Central African country is […]
Energy can power Africa’s recovery from pandemic and recession
Too often in human history, access to reliable and affordable energy has been a privilege for the few when it should be a basic right for all. This has been especially true in Africa where – despite remarkable progress in recent years – hundreds of millions of people still have no electricity. Now, a […]
Solar power lights up Sundarbans island
Six solar micro-grids cater to about 600 families in Satjelia island As a major part of Sundarbans remained mired in darkness even two weeks after Cyclone Amphan hit the deltamarshy island territory, a part of Satjelia island within Gosaba block managed to get some ‘light’— through solar micro-grids. Solar micro-grids are small, localised grids that supply electricity in […]
Solar bus brings free internet labs and education across rural communities in India
HP is leading a successful effort to improves the lives of hundred of boys and girls in rural India, changing the present and ensuring a brighter future. Go Eco Green21.Have you ever heard of Solar on Wheels? It is a project of having solar panels installed on smart buses in pan India. The buses are […]
