The growing importance of renewable power in Africa Published by Jonathan Ward on 25 September 2017 There’s growing consensus that, to make better progress toward full electrification, Africa will need a different approach.
Financing green energy infrastructure in Africa Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 20 September 2017 Green bonds could potentially play an important role in channelling currently low-yielding funds into Africa’s burgeoning green energy sector.
Rise of renewable energy is “disruptive moment” for power sector Published by Press Office on 12 September 2017 There are opportunitie for utilities in developing countries to build on international power reform experience and design future power markets and operating systems.
Research: Tackling the energy crisis in Nigeria – a case for solar Published by Ola Olaniyi on 11 September 2017 While every available source of energy should be pursued, solar PV provides an opportunity to immediately deliver solutions at different scales.
CEO of Uganda’s Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 September 2017 Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala talks renewable power and courting investors.
‘Solar key to sustainable energy supply in Nigeria,’ says report Published by Power Nigeria on 26 August 2017 In the oil-soaked West African nation of 187 million people, solar is slowly infiltrating every part of society.
Unpacking renewable energy in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 26 July 2017 Given the lack of infrastructure throughout most of Africa, governments can design their systems from scratch, and in the process leapfrog the industrial age electricity systems.
Startup snapshot: Talking business with solar irrigation company Published by Justin Probyn on 20 July 2017 Educating farmers on good agricultural practices has been SunCulture’s most successful form of marketing.
Renewables and Africa’s energy future Published by Thomas Ladner on 5 July 2017 The cost of renewables – particularly solar panels – has fallen significantly over recent years, bringing mass produced clean energy into the realms of reality.
Can off-grid electricity power Africa? Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017 The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.
This simple energy solution for less than $2 a day Published by James Mwangi on 16 May 2017 Pay-as-you-go, off-grid solutions have been effective in dealing with the challenges of reaching the last mile – a task that is both expensive and logistically challenging.
Rural electrification in Africa: An economic development opportunity? Published by Jean-Michel Huet and Aurelien Boiteau on 30 April 2017 Decentralised power generation projects – based on renewable energies – could be the key to unlocking this high-potential market.
Profit-making idea: Battery recycling – a spin-off from the small-scale solar boom Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2017 Small-scale off-grid solar energy is a booming new industry.
Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
