At night, when the world lights up, large swathes of Africa remain cloaked in darkness—a stark reminder of the continent’s lack of reliable access to electricity. This access is one of the key ingredients to accelerating the continent’s progress – powering homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses, towards unlocking the continent’s full potential. For millions of […]
Tripling off-grid Renewables is a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Rural Communities
The landmark COP28 UAE consensus marked a turning point in the global energy transition, committing to triple installed renewable energy capacity to 11.2 terawatts and double the global rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. Off-grid renewables are integral to this goal, as they not only contribute to renewable energy capacity and enhance energy efficiency at […]
Off-Grid Renewables Reach 12.9 GW, But Energy Access Gap Demands More
Global off-grid renewable capacity has doubled since 2014, reaching 12.9 gigawatts (GW) in 2023 and bringing power to 155 million people in remote and underserved regions, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). While the number of people without electricity access dropped from 1 billion in 2014 to 685 million in 2022, progress has […]