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
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
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
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
Only about 1-2% of finance for electricity in Africa is currently flowing to distributed renewable energy (off-grid and mini-grid). Of this, the vast majority has been for multinational companies that are based in Europe or … read more
A shift from Africa’s traditional approach to power generation is needed to unleash the continent’s clean energy potential and secure an African future free from blackouts. A strategy centred around energy storage and flexible power … read more
In 2017, 59 rural villages in Pwani and Tanga regions, in Eastern Tanzania, were connected to the national electricity grid through the Rural Electrification Densification Programme (REDP). For the first time, people had access to … read more
Last Saturday, all eyes were on Florida’s Cape Canaveral base, looking at the launching pad of the SpaceX spacecraft. Two US astronauts sat in the spacecraft, counting the seconds to start their journey. Along the … read more
The number of people without access to electricity declined from 1.2 billion in 2010 to 789 million in 2018, however, under policies that were either in place or planned before the start of the COVID-19 … read more
Sun-Connect East Africa’s survey of East African Solar companies (20.04.-30.04.2020) has clearly shown: Local SME need a customized solution that consists of several components. Repayable grants and grants are in the foreground, while soft loans … read more
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