The dominant approaches to rural electrification in Uganda and Zambia leave great potential for economic development untapped. More than 85% of the rural population in Uganda and Zambia live without electricity. Population growth has considerably … read more
Solar equipment dealers have decried proliferation of counterfeit products in the Kenyan market that have hurt sales. The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) said last week that the fake products have made it difficult for … read more
They are among 26 Tanzanians, 15 Rwandans, 10 Ugandans, and 18 Ethiopians who were feted during a ceremony in Kigali on Thursday night. Winners were awarded entry into one of four program tracks: i) 2Xcelerate … read more
The modular batteries built by Aceleron, founded in 2016, are formed of trays of cells imported from the Far East. They are designed to be dismantled and rebuilt, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries supplied to the … read more
The SA company got a subsidy from USAID of $1-million. Additionally to €2-million loan from crowdfunding platform Trine the company now raised $725 000 raise from local and international investors. So far the startup has … read more
The idea that Africa might leapfrog straight to cheap electricity by developing offgrid solar power is not new. And the idea has now spread to other parts of the developing world, where governments realize offgrid … read more
This was done under the Renewable Energy for Refugees (RE4R) project, a four-year scheme that delivers renewable energy solutions in humanitarian settings at subsidized prices and working directly with refugees and host communities. Through this … read more
The off-grid energy sector has been and is still expanding rapidly in Uganda. It plays an important role in improving access to clean and modern energy services. The growth of the off-grid sector has been … read more
Christelle Kwizera, the founder of Water Access Rwanda and Kevine Kagirimpundu, the Co-founder and CEO of Uzuri K&Y have secured $100,000 and $65,000 respectively from Jack Ma Foundation. The duo is among the top 10 … read more
The company has received Sh1.9 billion from a consortium of lenders to continue with its social impact mission of transforming 100 million lives through cleaner, safer and reliable energy. The Business Daily spoke to d. … read more
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