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 […]
African Leaders Unveil Bold Commitments to Electrify 300 Million Homes by 2030
The African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, garnered renewed commitments toward expanding electricity access across the continent. The summit centered around the ambitious Mission 300 initiative, bringing together global financial institutions, government leaders, and private sector players to accelerate electricity access for 300 million people across Africa by 2030. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President […]
Impact of Kenya’s First Nuclear Power Plant Ambitions
Kilifi is one of the coastal counties in Kenya. The major economic activities in Kilifi include agriculture, tourism, and fishing. The county produces cash crops such as cashew nuts, sisal, coconut palms, and mangoes. Staples like bananas, cassava, maize, green grams, and cowpeas are also cultivated. In one of the remote parts of the county […]
Energiz Project by LIDA Network; Empowering Women with Green Skills for Sustainable Energy Transition
Read the Full Report HERE [Abuja, Nigeria]- Helen, a mother of two from Amizi, a small village in Abia State, had always relied on firewood for cooking—a reality shared by many in her community. One rainy evening, as she prepared dinner for her family, the weather forced her to move her cooking setup indoors. The […]
Masdar Announces Preferred Contractors and Suppliers for World’s First 24/7 Solar PV and Battery Storage Gigascale Project
In Summary: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2025: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today preferred suppliers and contractors to support the development of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project, which will combine solar photovoltaic (PV) power and battery storage to deliver […]
Nigeria Drives Economic Diversification with $2.7bn Non-Oil Exports in H1 2024
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council’s (NEPC) 3rd Annual Conference emphasized Nigeria’s drive to harness non-oil export potential as a cornerstone for national economic growth. Themed “Promoting Non-Oil Export for Rapid National Economic Growth,” the event gathered policymakers and industry leaders in Abuja to strategize on positioning Nigeria in the global trade arena. At the conference, […]
World Leaders Voice Support for Renewable Partnership in Africa At COP29
Deploying renewable energy is crucial for Africa, not only to achieve its climate targets, but also to meet its socio-economic and sustainable development objectives. However, despite being endowed with abundant renewable energy and critical material resources, the continent’s energy transition has yet to gain significant momentum. New innovative, partnership models, like APRA, the Accelerated Partnership […]
NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030
Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero path by […]