At a time when Ghana's energy sector is still short of revenue, the World Bank is releasing $260 million in response to the crisis. The programme financed in this way will make it possible...

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The $38 million financing was raised as part of a round of financing led by Norwegian investor Norfund ($20 million), France’s STOA Infra & Energy and Japanese energy company Kyuden International Corporation. The aim...

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Although sub-Saharan areas may seem perfect for solar ovens, many people use wood or coal as the main source of energy for cooking, especially in areas that are not connected to the power grid.As...

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Three communities in the Upper East Region – Gbango and Tarikome in Bawku West, as well as Dalaasa in the Builsa South districts, which have existed for decades without electricity, have been provided with...

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At the close of its recently concluded Annual Meetings in Kenya, the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a general increase in callable capital of $117 billion. The aim is...

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Recognising the urgent need for innovative energy solutions, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports access to clean energy by increasing the financial viability and promoting scaled-up commercial investment in low-carbon minigrids in Africa through its Africa...

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Market activity quieted down in the Chinese cell market as most market participants stood on the sidelines unsure if prices had bottomed out. Demand remained tepid as most market participants were not in an...

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The standalone mini-grid is a 78kWp, ground mounted solar PV system with 324kWh of battery bank storage.It uses Ulica solar modules, Alpha ESS inverters and lithium-ion batteries.A remote monitoring system using the Alpha ESS was installed to provide real-timeinformation about...

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In a bid to enhance the penetration of energy efficient light bulbs in the country, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB) with support from ECOWAS Centre for Renewable...

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The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) signed the first in a series of Project Subsidy Grant Agreements with Rural Solar Incorporated. The ceremony took place in the RREA Conference Room and included partners...

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