A new report has highlighted the continued popularity of lanterns powered by off-grid solar alternatives as more people opt for cleaner lighting options in Africa.The report is based on sales reported by 32 solar...

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Global sales of solar energy kits (lanterns, multi-light systems and solar home systems) in the second half of 2023 reached 4.6 million units. People used pay-as-you-go methods to buy 1.69m of the units sold in H2...

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The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) and The Congolese Association for Renewable and Decentralized Energies (ACERD asbl) have announced a collaboration that seeks to bridge the energy access gap via minigrids and decentralized utilities...

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The launch of the1000 Mini-grid Initiative at COP28 marked a significant milestone in Zambia's pursuit of sustainable development and energy accessibility and ultimately aims to reach one million people over the coming years. "Zambia is committed to...

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The latest semi-annual Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report published by GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar industry, with support from Efficiency for Access and the World Bank Group’s Lighting Global Program, shows...

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A village in the South of Benin has inaugurated a mini-grid powered by 135kWp ofsolar panels and supported by 130kWh of lithium-ion batteries.The inauguration of the mini-grid in Dohouè connects more than 1,500 residents...

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Among the off-grid solutions available in Africa is the solar home system. This small household-scale electricity grid consists of one or more solar panels, inverters and batteries to store the electricity. The clean electricity...

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The $300 million in financing provided by the World Bank Group subsidiary is expected to provide access to electricity for at least 5 million people, access to clean cooking for 1 million people, and...

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A device from Power Panel offers critical utilities for humanitarian needs and off-grid living. Power Panel, a U.S.-based solar products manufacturer, introduced its portable solar device for emergency response, humanitarian aid and off-grid living. Manufactured...

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The company installs off-grid solar systems to power households, mainly in rural communities. This approach is in line with the policy currently being implemented in Rwanda, which aims to accelerate electrification while reducing emissions...

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