Upon completion, the envisioned mini-grids that range from 3 to 10 MW will directly connect 21,200 households and 2,100 SMEs and public buildings, benefitting at least 150,000 people. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved US$20mn loans to support renewable-based, mini-grid solutions to the off-grid cities of Isiro, Bumba and Genema in Congo
China remains the leader in renewables, both for wind and solar, followed by Europe and the USA. (Image source: Michael Schwarzenberger/Pixabay)
Global energy demand grew by 2.3 per cent in 2018, with natural gas accounting for 45 per cent of the rise in energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Energy & CO2 Status Report
Olu Verheijen is the partner at Persistent. (Image source: Persistent Energy)
Daystar Power, African solar energy company, has signed a US$10mn investment deal with Verod Capital Management and Persistent Energy Capital LLC, aiming to provide solar power solution for commercial and industrial customers across West Africa
Eni aims to promote sustainable development, within the framework of the energy transition strategy. (Image source: Framestock/Adobe Stock)
Eni has begun constructing new solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Tunisia, aiming to support upstream operations by providing green energy with an off-grid setup
OPIC’s loan will help FinLux Ellen Sarl distribute solar kits and appliances. (Image source: Kate Ausburn/Flickr)
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the USA government’s development finance institution, has committed US$10mn to support the introduction of off-grid solar kits and appliances in Chad