How accurate is a claim by Amazing Race show host Phil Keoghan that 70 percent of Ugandans use firewood for cooking? The sixth leg of the Amazing Race, a reality-adventure television series with a number … read more
Decentralized energy technology in Africa and Asia has undoubtedly seen an immense boom in the past 15 years. Each growth push was initiated by a new technical solution: The development of small solar lanterns led to the … read more
Kenya’s government continues to forge ahead with an ambitious initiative for universal electrification and distributed energy, with state utility Kenya Power and Lighting (KPLC) launching a $6.7 million plan for 23 off-grid minigrids, the term … read more
This research looks at how and why a specific segment of early adopters in Uganda used entry-level solar energy products to make their initial steps up the energy ladder. These first steps are important because … read more
Emboo camp sits next to the seasonal Talek River. Its tented rooms and shared spaces overlook the river channel, giving campers delightful views. The luxury lodge fully runs on off-grid solar power. Its solar plant … read more
Ongoing innovation in technology and distribution models continues to be a hallmark of the off-grid solar sector. Having already led to hundreds of millions of people benefitting from off grid solar products ranging from lanterns … read more
Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo
February 18 – 20, Nairobi
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