Electricity and solar lanterns commonest energy sources
Nine in 10 people in Kenya are using clean fuels and technologies for lighting. The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health
Botswana: ResponsAbility finances two solar projects (4 MW) in Bobonong and Shakawe
These include fund manager Lion’s Head and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Power Africa initiative.
Ethiopia & China Establish Joint Research Centre to Spur RE Development in Ethiopia
China and Ethiopia have launched a joint research and extension centre supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to fast-track
NAMIBIA: AfDB finances the electrification of 50,000 households in Windhoek
The African Development Bank (AfDB) wants to support the electrification of Namibia. Its Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) is
Solar ‘mini-grids’ light Nigeria’s way towards last-mile electricity
About 43 per cent of Nigeria’s almost 200mn people lack access to grid electricity, especially in rural areas. Ifeoma Malo,
Yellow secures $14m for the deployment of its solar kits
Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and Madagascar will benefit from the solar home systems, which provide rural households with access to