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East Africa a bright spot as world crawls towards energy goals
Indoor air pollution from burning wood, dung, kerosene and other dirty fuels causes over 4 million deaths a year, with women and children at highest risk, the report said.
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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Consumers consider solar option
The inability of the Federal Government to harness the potential inherent in solar energy has left the country far behind other nations in the development of this renewable energy. It has also further dealt a debilitating blow on its aspiration to becoming an industralised nation.
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Indonesia’s ‘Superheroines’ Empowered with Renewables
Women and renewables empowerment programme expands solar energy access to Indonesia’s off-grid communities
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World’s 1st Renewable Mini-Grid Industry Association Established in Africa to Help Drive Economic Development
Today, the Africa Mini-grid Developers Association (AMDA) announced its official establishment. The trade association — currently numbering 11 member companies including innovative start-ups and established utilities — aims to combine private sector innovation, efficiency, and customer service with public sector support to help end energy poverty across Africa.
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Solar firm Angaza wins Sh125m innovation award
The platform has helped digital finance service providers fill the market gaps that traditional brick-and-mortar financial institutions avoid in impoverished urban centres and rural communities.
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Empowering Women-Owned Enterprises To Solve Local Energy Challenges
Lack of access to electricity continues to plague many African countries, including Uganda, where up to 80% of the population lives without power. Given the increasing demand, it will take more than the Ugandan government to power up the East African country.
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Engie and Fenix to bring affordable power to the Africans living off-grid
Engie Africa and off-grid energy company Fenix International have closed their acquisition agreement, a move that aims to provide safe and affordable energy to millions of households across Africa
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Press release: €1 million crowd funded in record time for off-grid solar
TRINE and BBOXX launched its first of six crowdfunding rounds on 10 February. The €1 million target was hit on 9 March, making it the fastest fundraise of debt finance ever in the industry. The loan will be disbursed at the beginning of April and enable BBOXX to scale up its operations in Kenya.
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