Continents: Africa
GadgetroniX – Kimarishe Serengeti Lodge (Tanzania)
Who, What & Where GadgetroniX Supply and Installation of off-grid solar, power backup, battery storage, remote monitoring, internet services, IP phones Kemarishe Serengeti Lodge, Tanzania The Company GadgetroniX is a leading distributor of globally renowned Solar, Security & Surveillance, […]
E-mobility & DRE Innovations in Emerging Economies
The global mobility sector is increasingly becoming electric as a result of climate action, changing regulatory landscapes, shifting consumer behaviours, as well as technological improvements and reducing costs through innovations in battery technologies and charging infrastructure. This increased focus on […]
Pandemic-resilient communities powered by DRE
COVID-19 has magnified social inequalities and compromised the path towards affordable, reliable and sustainable universal energy access. At the intersection of energy access, climate change and socio-economic development, DRE is as an essential piece for rural communities to recover faster […]
Aptech Africa – PV-Hybrid Installation (Cameroon)
Who, What & Where Aptech Africa 18.36 kWp hybrid solar grid system, with 25.2 kWh energy storage Yaoundé, Cameroon The Company Aptech Africa is an engineering, procurement, and construction company for solar energy and water pumping projects. Aptech’s HQ office […]
University of Southampton – Installation of two mini-grids with 13.5 kWp capacity each (Uganda)
Who, What & Where University of Southampton Energy for Development (e4D) Programme – two mini-grids were installed (13.5 kWp each) Kyamugarura and Kanyegaramire, Uganda The Company The University of Southampton is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and top 15 in […]
GDS International – Innovative Rural Electrification Microgrid (Benin)
Who, What & Where GDS International Innovative rural electrification microgrid with 1.7 – 3 MW capacity Alibori, Atacora, Collines and Borgou, Benin The Company Generale du Solaire is a solar project developer and an Independent Power Producer active in Europe, […]
ARE Annual Report 2021
At the start of yet another remarkable year, it is time to take stock to reflect on the successes and challenges that have come our way. For ARE, 2021 was a year of hope as well as action empowering the […]
Understanding the Clean Energy Transition with Community-Driven DRE Projects in Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate change impacts have accelerated and amplified over the last decades. Extreme weather, natural disasters, economic collapses, food and water insecurity, are all symptoms of this crisis. Similarly, 759 million people currently lack access to electricity, while another 2.8 billion still suffer […]
CrossBoundary Energy – Installing a hybrid-renewable energy grid to a mine (Madagascar)
Who, What & Where CrossBoundary Energy Installing a hybrid-renewable energy grid to a mine Fort Dauphin, Madagascar The Company CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA) is a blended finance facility investing project finance into mini-grid portfolios in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Challenge The […]
Decentralised Renewable Energy Solutions for Inclusive and Sustainable Mining
The global mining sector is currently facing a conundrum. As a growing energy and emission-intensive industry, the mining sector continues to be exposed to policy and regulatory risks arising from concerns of climate change and impacts on the environment. The […]