MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun.The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar energy. As sunlight...

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Johannesburg’s electricity utility City Power has gone on the offensive against what it says is misinformation being spread and circulated by councillors regarding the management of customers’ solar installations and pre-paid meters. It said...

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The transformative power of energy access is undeniable. It is more than just keeping the lights on—it's a catalyst that accelerates progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly for women and youth in...

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Africa’s biggest economy has recorded a 38percent growth in the sale of off-grid products to 628,000 in 2021, data sourced from a renewable energy report by REN21, a think tank, and a multistakeholder governance...

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BURN, Kenya’s leading clean cooking appliance manufacturer, has secured a $15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The funding targets the distribution of BURN’s ECOA Electric Induction Cooker throughout East Africa. This innovative...

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Global Fund, hasinstalled solar units at 1 044 health facilities, achieving a cumulative capacity of 11megawatts.Speaking at the launch of the 450-kilowatt solar unit at the...

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SureChill, a leader in sustainable refrigeration technology, has secured a strategic equity investment from key partners including Gaia Impact, Sanofi’s Impact Investment Fund, EDFI MC, Chroma Impact Fund, Next54 (CFAO Group VC), and Novastar. This investment...

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An unstable climate, water scarcity, and energy demand are all compounding the threat of food insecurity. Particularly in off-grid, and climate-vulnerable regions, lack of energy access for essential agricultural use risks a breakdown in...

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In recent years, African cities have undergone a remarkable transformation driven by advancements in technology.This shift is not merely about the adoption of digital tools; it represents a holistic change in how urban areas...

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Of the 375 million solar energy kits that have been sold and distributed to off-grid populations around the world by the formal off-grid solar sector since the early 2000s, more than 250 million are...

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