Continents: Africa
Decentralised Renewable Energy Innovations to Boost Agri-Sector Productivity & Address Global Food System Challenges
Zero hunger can be achieved by providing energy beneficiaries with the means to produce, transform and consume food in a clean and sustainable way, thereby enhancing both their food security and nutrition. Agriculture is a source of livelihood for 86% of […]
Women Entrepreneurs as Key Drivers in the Decentralised Renewable Energy Sector: Best Practices and Innovative Business Models
Affordable, reliable and sustainable energy (SDG-7) and gender equality (SDG-5) are key drivers for development and economic growth. While SDG-7 is necessary to power productive activities and enable socio-economic development, SDG-5 further catalyses progress, as women are more likely to reinvest […]
Schneider Electric & Vaya Energy – 12 kWp Solar Powered System for a Community Health Center (Nigeria)
Who, What & Where DRE project developer & funding partner: Vaya Energy Technology provider & technical partner: Schneider Electric Beneficiaries: Dakwa Primary Health Centre (PHC) and local communities The Company Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and […]
Phaesun GmbH – 14.4 kWp Solar PV Off-grid Connect System (Eritrea)
Who, What & Where DRE project developer: Phaesun GmbH Funding partner: Archemed (NGO) Customer: Orotta Hospital Beneficiaries: Orotta Hospital and surrounding communities. The Company Phaesun has been specialising in the sale, service and installation of off-grid photovoltaic and wind power […]
SustainSolar: Switch On for the First EASE Mini-grid (Malawi)
Who, What & Where SustainSolar 12kW solar generation unit providing high-quality 220 V power to 60 customers for domestic and commercial use including lights, phone charging, TVs, fridges as well as other productive uses Mthembanji, Dedza District, Malawi The Company […]
Best Practices for Electrifying Rural Health Care Facilities with Decentralised Renewables
Electricity is a prerequisite to enable health services for every health care facility around the globe. While the struggle of rural communities to access quality health services has long been a critical issue, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential […]
Call to Action: Roadmap for the DRE sector to survive and flourish in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis
[Version française ci-dessous] The global spread of COVID-19 has caused thousands of deaths and alarmed individuals, communities, businesses and society around the world. The decentralised renewable energy sector is no exception. The current crisis triggered by COVID-19 has put in […]
Position Paper – Off-Grid Renewable Energies to achieve SDG-7 and SDG-13: Cheaper, Cleaner and Smarter
The number of people without access to modern forms of electricity still remains at a level of almost 1 billion. Access levels are unevenly distributed with especially Sub-Saharan African countries tailing behind on ambitions to reach universal access to electricity […]
Anzana Electric Group – “Songa Energy” Small Hydro Projects (Burundi)
Who, What & Where Anzana Electric Group (formerly Virunga Power) “Songa Energy” Small Hydro Projects Burundi The Company Virunga Power was formed in 2011 as a developer, investor and operator of renewable power projects and rural distribution grids. Its focus […]
RENAC – Capacity building on PV-diesel-hybrid mini-grids (Kenya)
Who, What & Where Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) Capacity building on PV-diesel-hybrid mini-grids Kenya Completed in 2013 The Organisation The Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) is a leading international provider of training and capacity building in renewable energy and energy efficiency. […]