Solar
Off-grid solar access solutions for Africa identified in report
A new European Investment Bank and International Solar Alliance study outlines key affordability and investment issues holding back off-grid solar investment. The analysis identifies solutions to transform clean energy and how these could potentially unlock energy access for 120 million households.
Smart Technologies
Ghana take advantage of smart data analytics for energy regulation
Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is improving its regulatory function by improving its ability to collect, analyse and monitor data.
Partners
About Africa Minigrid Developers Association
Africa’s 1st Renewable Mini-Grid Industry Association Established in Africa to Help Drive Economic Development
Africa Mini-grid Developers Association (AMDA)...
Generation
Ed’s note: Paving the infrastructure path one project at a time
Let’s take a closer look at the infrastructure projects underway in Africa so that you can decide on an adjective that best suits the outlook.
Business and markets
Uganda: Integrated energy approach to create energy for all
A newly launched Utilities 2.0 Twaake pilot project unites distributed renewable energy companies in Uganda to provide centralised and decentralised technology clean power solutions.
Future Energy
Ed’s note: How to make a minigrid business model fit for...
The minigrid business model – as fitting as it is in its endeavour to provide clean power – alone is not a best-case solution.
Renewable energy
FSD Africa Investments invests $4.5m for off-grid energy access in Africa
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) has invested $4.5 million in Nithio FI, a renewable energy financing intermediary focused on the Pay as You Go (PAYG) off-grid solar sector, to provide renewable energy solutions for households and small businesses in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.
Finance and Policy
EIB approves $95 million for geothermal power in East Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved $4.9 billion financing for renewable energy, clean transport, COVID-19 recovery, social housing and education. Of this amount, $95 million will be allocated to the East Africa Rift Geothermal Project.
Renewable energy
Winch Energy seeks $2.1 million to fund renewable energy technology
Winch Energy, an off-grid utilities provider, is looking to raise up to $2.1 million through a crowdfunding campaign to accelerate the installation of renewable energy technology in Sierra Leone and Uganda.
Business and markets
Funding the missing middle to create energy access for all
The BUILD Fund has made its inaugural investment, setting up a $500,000 working capital facility for Kenyan distributor of solar products, Mwezi, which concentrates on last mile energy access measures.
Research and Development
Climate charity shares thoughts on boosting conservation for WED
On World Environment Day (June 5 2021), climate experts warn sustainable incomes for rural communities are key to protecting the planet.
Transmission and Distribution
The challenge of reaching last-mile customers
Delivering last-mile grid connections to homes, businesses, and public facilities such as health clinics and schools is complex and financially and logistically challenging.
