Going Solar In Kenya
December 30th, 2020 | by David Zarembka
I am well satisfied with our new solar power system. The solar revolution has been launched in Kenya and is quickly gaining “sunshine.”
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You Can Now Lease An All-Electric Sedan In Ghana For Just $160 Per Month!
July 27th, 2020 | by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai
Driving electric in many African countries is a whole lot cheaper than driving ICE. Ghana, like many other African countries, has a very low motorization rate compared to most parts of the developed world. This presents a huge opportunity for another leapfrog moment where consumers can jump straight into the world of EVs, bypassing the ICE Age.
Study: Driving Tesla Model 3 Is Whole Lot Cheaper Than Driving Petrol Vehicles In 23 African Countries
July 4th, 2020 | by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai
The transition to electromobility is well underway. In fact, it is happening much faster than most people think. EV market share figures are starting to look quite nice in many markets in the developed world
EVs & PV — A Match Made In Heaven
June 15th, 2020 | by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai
We recently looked at how distributed solar systems are enabling electromobility in rural Zimbabwe. Electric motorcycles and three-wheelers will transform rural communities and improve the lives of women and children in these communities
Mobility For Africa Shows How Electric Vehicles Can Transform Lives Where it Matters Most – Part 2
May 13th, 2020 | by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai
Mobility For Africa (MFA) has just completed the first of a two-part pilot phase which we covered here recently. MFA has now started the second phase of the pilot. MFA tested several models which included exploring agricultural produce transport services as well as general taxi services. It also used the pilot to measure the financial viability of the project as well as identifying solutions for different business models
Hydropower In Africa: An Overview
June 1st, 2019 | by David Zarembka
Hydropower has great attractions for Africa. First like coal, nuclear, hydropower, and geothermal are base load power. Except for South Africa, which is highly dependent on coal and its two nuclear power plants, there are no other nuclear power plants in Africa and very few coal plants. So along with geothermal power in Kenya, hydropower is the main source of baseload power
Kofi Annan’s Africa Progress Panel Calls For Massive Investment Boost For African Energy
March 14th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
A new report from former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Africa Progress Panel has called for a "significant boost" in investment to help African governments and their partners to "bridge the continent's huge energy gap."
Barclays Ponies Up £1 Million Loan For Pay-As-You-Go Solar Systems For Sub-Saharan Homes
February 11th, 2013 | by Chelsea
A £1 million working capital loan from Barclays is providing the funding for British solar technology company Azuri to bring [&hellip
We’re On Target For Catastrophe, But Clean Energy Technology Is Growing Fast & Ready For Massive Deployment,… But We’re Still On Target For Catastrophe
January 28th, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
A group of international energy leaders were recently on a panel for “Sustainable Energy for All,” a major UN initiative [&hellip
SunEdison Boosting South African Solar With Two New Solar Projects
December 4th, 2012 | by Adam Johnston
SunEdison, the Kurisani Youth Development Trust, Chint Solar, and the Public Investment Corporation have announced a deal for R$2.6 [&hellip
Africa at the Energy Crossroads: AfDB Finances Historic Renewable Energy Projects in South Africa, Morocco
November 25th, 2011 | by Andrew
The African Development Bank and South African state-owned electric utility Eskom signed a $365 million loan package that will help fund two historic renewable energy projects. The AfDB also pledged $498 million for Moroccan solar power projects. Africa, along with all nations around the world, stands at an energy crossroads. The AfDB loans will provide a substantive boost as South Africa and Morocco attempt to transition to clean energy economies that may serve as a model across the continent and beyond
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