The Deputy Minister said the first round of REA phase three comes to an end and the government has already identified new contractors to implement the second round of REA phase three, adding: “We expect … read more
In Africa there is an unacceptable gap between electricity supply and demand, where 600 million people still lack access to reliable energy. Future economic growth and a booming population will only increase the continent’s energy … read more
Renewables in Africa (RiA) is launching a virtual and digital masterclass to train green entrepreneurs, no matter what their background is and equip them with the Expertise and Confidence they need to fully transform themselves … read more
Rwanda, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, has said it will promote the private sector participation towards stimulation of solar innovations and massive outreach. Rwanda’s Minister for Infrastructure, Hon. Claver Gatete, confirmed the plan while participating … read more
A new report faults the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the failure to connect all the targeted 300,000 households to the grid last year. It says only 67 per cent of the premises were connected … read more
The mini-grid sector is taking a decentralised bottom-up approach the same as the telecoms sector has taken; however, mini-grid companies don’t have appealing advertising and amazing products like Samsung and Apple – and yet they … read more
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 … read more
Firstly, Kenya already has a generated power surplus. Kenya peak demand is around 2,000 Mw and its already installed capacity is 2,600 Mw. This Tana River power plant is not needed. Secondly, nuclear power is … read more
Solar PV is seen as the leading technology in bringing electricity to Africa, a continent where over 600-million people do not have access to it. There are numerous programs for the rollout of solar PV … read more
Key findings of the survey The results of the “Energy Access Industry Barometer” present a picture from 613 companies across 44 countries, that provide energy access through mini-grids, clean cooking solutions, household solar products and … read more
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