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Solar-powered freshwater

Joining forces to help new-borns and mothers in Africa

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LONGi Solar and Senergia, a leading Swedish wholesaler of solar energy, teamed up to support the non-profit "Project Vita" by donating a solar-powered freshwater system for a maternity clinic in the village of Linga Linga in Mozambique.

© HHI
Rural electrification

Solar power for Balingho

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A project in a fishing village in Gambia shows how solar power can be used to promote sustainable rural development in southern Africa. This was made possible by a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute in Goslar.

© Barefoot College International
Burkina Faso

Solar Grandmothers initiative contributes to the rural energy transition

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During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was reached between the Government of India and the African Union (AU) Commission on pan-African projects for the establishment of regional Barefoot College Training Centre in Africa. One such project is now underway in Burkina Faso:

© BSW Solar
Solarize Africa

New report shows potential for photovoltaics in Africa

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In the run-up to Intersolar Europe, the latest market report on the solarisation of the sunniest continent was published. It analyses the development of the photovoltaic markets, the prospects and the risks.

© BloombergNEF, Bloomberg’s NetZero Pathfinders initiative
BloombergNEF

Renewable energy investments in Africa lag behind

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As leaders gather in Egypt for the latest round of UN climate talks with the energy transition and economic development very much on the agenda, new research from BloombergNEF (BNEF) finds that renewable energy investment in Africa trails far behind the rest of the world.

© Wärtsilä Corporation
New report Wärtsilä

Lay foundations for Africa’s clean energy future

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The climate change conference COP27 offers a unique opportunity to increase energy access and lay the foundations for decarbonisation across Africa, but wealthy nations must deliver on their climate finance pledges to unlock the continent’s potential, according to a new report.

© Wartsila
Sustainability:

Africa’s energy future at a crossroad

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Africa can adopt renewable energy on a massive scale and save billions along the way, Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa says.

© Goether Institute Abijan
Ivory Coast:

ecoligo realises first solar project in Côte d'Ivoire

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ecoligo, developer and operator of crowd-funded solar-as-a-service projects in emerging markets, is implementing its first project in the Ivory Coast.

© Artemed Foundation
Tanzania:

Remote hospital receives battery solution to prevent power outages

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With the support of the German supplier Greenakku, the St. Walburg`s Hospital in a remote part of Tanzania has received a secure and uninterruptible power supply.

© BYD
Storage:

More than 100,000 BYD Battery-Boxes sold in Europe in 2021

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BYD has witnessed exponential growth in the demand and market share for its modular energy storage system Battery-Box. Read here for more details:

© Benjamin Pritzkuleit/Berliner Stadtwerke
European Solar Prize 2021/22:

Eurosolar awards European Solar Prize in ten categories

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The European renewable energy association Eurosolar has awarded the European Solar Prize 2021/22 in Amsterdam. The ten winners range from the French capital Paris to the Swiss organisation Solafrica in Africa.

© Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
Africa:

Hudaco Energy becomes official distributor for Sungrow in southern Africa

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Sungrow has signed an agreement with Hudaco Energy for the distribution of the company's commercial & industrial (C&I) and residential PV and energy storage products in the southern African market.

© Tesvolt
Markets:

Tesvolt expands its operations on four continents

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Tesvolt has posted strong growth in the first half of 2021. International business is a key engine for growth. Over 40 per cent of Tesvolt’s turnover now comes from international sales. There are also plans to enter the North American market next year.

© Onyx Solar
BIPV:

Onyx Solar realises one megawatt photovoltaic facade

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Spanish BIPV specialist Onyx Solar is building a giant solar facade as part of the refurbishment of the Sterling Bank headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. This is already the second lighthouse project in Africa that the company is implementing.

© Smarter Mobility Africa
Smarter Mobility Africa:

Taxi industry part of discussions on public transport and e-mobility

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South Africa’s taxi industry will be well-represented during discussions on Gauteng’s plans for an integrated or single ticketing transport system. This topic will be just one of many during the third edition of Smarter Mobility Africa from 5–7 October 2021.

© Ingeteam
Off-grid:

Ingeteam: Clean energy for a village school in Malawi

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The Chamalire village school in Malawi finally has an electricity supply thanks to the project implemented by the Zikomo Africa NGO. The village is located close to the parish of Benga in the central area of the country.

© SolarPower Europe
Electrification:

More affordable, clean energy for Africa

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International partnerships as the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative play a crucial role in the much needed expansion and modernization of Africa’s electricity sector.

© Onyx Solar
Onyx Solar:

Building-integrated PV on the rise in Africa

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Onyx Solar announced to sign the largest project of building-integrated PV in Africa with Privida and Sterling Bank. This project aims to remodel the bank’s headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria with Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic glass.

© SolarPower Europe
Free webinar:

Reducing the cost of capital for solar projects in Africa

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SolarPower Europe is hosting a free webinar tomorrow where African and European experts will shed light on how to reduce the levels of cost of capital for solar projects in Africa:

© Diana Ejaita/Little Sun
Reach for the Sun:

New creative digital campaign for solar power

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Little Sun, the clean energy nonprofit founded by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and engineer Frederik Ottesen, announces Reach for the Sun: Ten Steps to Creating a Solar-Powered World, a global creative communications campaign.

© SolarPower Europe
Free webinar:

The potential of Solar & Storage in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Across the world, interest has been growing around Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a fundamental gearwheel of the energy transition towards a renewable-based power system.

© Milk the Sun
Study of re-used PV modules:

Market of re-used PV modules around 500 to 600 MW yearly

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Re-used PV modules are mainly exported to Africa, Middle East and South-East Asia. Though it needs sufficient environmental and recycling regulations for those regions, a new study says.

© Premier Solar Group
Webinar:

On-site solar and sustainable electrification in sub-Saharan Africa

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On-site solar has the potential to contribute to increasing access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy (UN Sustainable Development Goal 7) for businesses and citizens across sub-Saharan Africa.

© O&L Nexentury
Africa:

Solar power for University of Johannesburg

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A 1400 kW PV system was commissioned at the University of Johannesburg. Through solar power 2500 t of CO2 are saved annually.

© Solar Promotion GmbH
Global warming:

Global climate change project at World Heritage sites in Africa

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A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast is leading a new global project focusing on helping two African communities to manage the impact of climate change on their cultural heritage.