A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people increasingly advocating for a rapid shift from an energy system dependent...

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The 20MW Golomoti Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Project in Malawi has successfully entered commercial operations. The project is the first utility-scale grid-connected hybrid solar and battery energy storage project in sub-Saharan Africa. This...

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The Ghana Mini-Grid and Solar Photovoltaic Net Metering project will benefit schools, health centres and communities across the country. The agreements, for the development of 35 minigrids and stand-alone solar PV systems were signed at...

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For this 3rd edition of the “Solar Awards”, AFSIA (The Africa Solar Industry Association) is pleased to announce the nominees in the 13 different categories. The high level and the number of applications show,...

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While solar technologies are cost-effective in the long run, the high initial installation costs are out of reach for most of Africa’s rural communities. To counter this, solar companies have developed innovative financial mechanisms...

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Electricity is important for lighting homes, factories, hospitals, schools and other areas of importance for human life.The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a $69.88 million financing agreement with the government of Ghana. The...

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President Dr George Manneh Weah, issued Executive Order #107 suspending import tariffs on the types of off-grid solar lighting appliances, equipment and system components and other systems directly related to renewable energy development classified...

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Leading custom solar panel manufacturer OPES Solutions has partnered with the green logistics experts from Urban Mobility to equip e-cargo bikes with robust and lightweight solar panels. Developed especially for vehicles, the integrated solar...

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Electricity is important for lighting homes, factories, hospitals, schools and other areas of importance for human life.It is also useful for operating appliances, entertainment, running of machines, cooking, keeping medicines cool, and in advanced...

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Approximately 180 million off-grid solar products have been sold since 2010, and the sector is predicted to serve over 830 million people worldwide by 2030. This growth of the off-grid solar market requires a...

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