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RePower Initiative Brings Microgrids to Off-Grid Communities in Africa

Feb. 29, 2024
The European Union funded program aims to bring renewable electricity to 20,000 off-grid customers in Madagascar, Niger, Senegal and Ghana by 2027.

Only through Standardization Can Microgrids Accelerate the Energy Transition

Jan. 18, 2024
Jana Gerber, North America microgrid president at Schneider Electric discusses how standardizing microgrids will accelerate the energy transition.
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Nepal Seeks Consultants for Power System Expansion, Minigrid Development

Feb. 23, 2024
The Nepal Electricity Authority is looking for consultants to aid in the expansion of the country’s electric grid, including the development of hybrid minigrids to power remote...
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Doosan Škoda Power Commissions 270-MW Steam Turbine to Power Wood Pulp Mill in Finland

Feb. 20, 2024
The massive on-site turbine could produce an additional 2 terawatthours (TWh, or 2,000 GWh) of renewable electricity, powered by biofuels, according to Doosan Škoda Power. The...

With Bushfires, Floods and Unreliable Electricity, Australia Could Benefit from Microgrids, But Challenges Stand in the Way

Feb. 19, 2024
For remote and rural communities in Australia, extreme weather has sparked a need for resilience. A study of 25 microgrid projects reveals the challenges to microgrid deployment...
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Mauritania Minigrid Project Gets $15.8 Million Investment

Nov. 21, 2023
The African Development Bank grant funds will be used to build seven minigrids and bolster economic development in rural parts of the country.
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Nearly 75% of Nigeria's rural population lacks access to grid power. (Source: Kelsey M Weber / Shutterstock.com)
Nearly 75% of Nigeria's rural population lacks access to grid power. (Source: Kelsey M Weber / Shutterstock.com)
Nearly 75% of Nigeria's rural population lacks access to grid power. (Source: Kelsey M Weber / Shutterstock.com)
Nearly 75% of Nigeria's rural population lacks access to grid power. (Source: Kelsey M Weber / Shutterstock.com)
Nearly 75% of Nigeria's rural population lacks access to grid power. (Source: Kelsey M Weber / Shutterstock.com)

New Agreement Promises to Accelerate Rural Minigrid Development in Nigeria

Oct. 20, 2023
One of the least electrified countries in the world, Nigeria has over 100 minigrids in operation, but there’s still a long way to go.
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Minigrid and Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Power Plant to Increase Electricity Access in Nigeria

Oct. 18, 2023
Two new renewable electricity projects promise reliable power to bring clean energy to underserved communities in Nigeria.
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Dassam water fall in Jharkhand, India. Source: prafulrao / Shutterstock.com
Dassam water fall in Jharkhand, India. Source: prafulrao / Shutterstock.com
Dassam water fall in Jharkhand, India. Source: prafulrao / Shutterstock.com
Dassam water fall in Jharkhand, India. Source: prafulrao / Shutterstock.com
Dassam water fall in Jharkhand, India. Source: prafulrao / Shutterstock.com

Indian State Jharkhand Releases O&M Tenders for 212 Solar Minigrids

Aug. 11, 2023
The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency looks to establish five-year comprehensive operations and maintenance contracts with qualified vendors.