As of October 2021, the cumulative connectivity rate is 67.1 per cent of Rwandan households including 48.6 per cent connected to the national grid and 18.5 per cent accessing energy through off-grid systems (mainly...

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The solar lighting products market appears to be recovering from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, with some segments of the off-grid solar market back on an overall upward trajectory.The recovery is uneven though,...

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As of October 2021, the cumulative connectivity rate is 67.1 per cent of Rwandan households including 48.6 per cent connected to the national grid and 18.5 per cent accessing energy through off-grid systems (mainly...

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The Rwanda Development Bank (BRD) has launched their #canachallenge which will see 10,000 families be provided with solar home systems. The 10,000 families are in the first Ubudehe category (Ubudehe 1). Ubudehe 1 is the...

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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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