d.light, the global solar products provider, has raised $50 million from a consortium of lenders to support its expansion in Africa. The US-based company has received this balance sheet debt facility which will facilitate...

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US startup New Use Energy Solutions has launched a new line of portable PV systems built with a module technology relying on Sunpower’s solar cells. The modules are assembled in the system via a...

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The war against malaria has been taken to the next level with the launch of MTego, a solar-powered insecticide-free mosquito trapping system. The product was made by Engie Energy and PreMal companies and aims at...

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Ignite Power is pleased to announce the signing of an extended partnership agreement with SNV Mozambique, as part of the implementation of the BRILHO programme, funded by United Kingdom Aid – Foreign, Commonwealth and...

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Given the importance of climate finance, the African Development Bank committed to double its climate finance from $12.5 billion in the 2016-2020 period to $25bn between 2020-2025 and to allocate at least 40% of...

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The Action Plan, which was accompanied by an Open Letter calling upon development partners and the private sector to support the solarisation of health centres in the country, was launched by the Minister of...

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MTego, a solar-powered insecticide-free mosquito trapping system, was made by Engie Energy and PreMal companies and aims at combating the spread of malaria - a major killer disease in Africa, especially in rural areas. According to...

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To put the figures in context, roughly 20% of the world population lives in 70 countries which possess “excellent conditions” for solar power – meaning long-term output exceeding 4.5 kWh/kWp per day. On a...

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Solar lights have become increasingly affordable over the past 15 years. However, for the poorest families even the most affordable solar light remains out of reach. Many children are forced to use open flames...

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The untapped solar energy potential in Africa represents an opportunity to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to its people. The assessments “exclude areas due to physical/technical constraints, such as rugged terrain, presence of urbanised/industrial...

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