The solar energy access sector in Africa nowadays is mainly dominated by international manufacturers or distribution companies. However, the establishment of local solar companies, which work independently and are majority owned by domestic entrepreneurs, is … read more
The 2020 edition of the Off-Grid Appliance Market Survey uses data collected from 133 industry, policy and development stakeholders to offer unique insights into the dynamic needs of consumers and the potential positive socioeconomic impacts … read more
Traded as environmentally sound, solar power leaves waste that could engulf Africa in the same way as plastic. Africa is now a significant importer of solar gadgets, which are fast becoming a dependable source of … read more
The Uganda Off-grid Market Accelerator (UOMA) is pleased to release a 2020 version of the market map to give a valuable snapshot of the Ugandan landscape and continue it’s role in coordination and communication for … read more
Isaac Kiva, the Secretary for Renewable Energy at the Energy Ministry, said they are working with Treasury on a possible reversal of the tax measure. The government together with the World Bank are implementing the … read more
For all the talk about the remarkable, virtual nature of this year’s United Nations General Assembly week, videoconferencing is a routine way of life for its participants. But that’s not the case for too many … read more
Africa faces economic and climate change related risks, and the circular economy can help reduce both. For Africa, the impact of COVID-19 has made thinking about the future more important than ever. Recent analysis by the African … read more
Health crises are not new in Africa. The continent has grappled with infectious diseases on all levels, from local (such as malaria) to regional (Ebola) to global (COVID-19). The region has often carried a disproportionately high burden of … read more
Companies that efficiently manage their power consumption will earn credits under new regulations aimed at saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Energy (Energy Management) Regulations 2020 require industries, business premises and institutions to submit … read more
Africa currently accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions. But across the continent, standands of living are rising and the entire population is set to double by 2050. Either way, energy consumption in Africa is set … read more
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