Microgrid Knowledge today began accepting speaker applications for its annual conference, Microgrid 2022: Microgrids as Climate Heroes, the largest global gathering of the microgrid community, to be held this year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 1-2, 2022. The event will feature the kind of thought-provoking and lively content that … [Read more...]
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News and feature articles on microgrids in Africa including RFP's, policies and players impacting the region.
Nigerian Rollout of Multiple Microgrids Shows Opportunity for Scale
November 8, 2021 By
Six new microgrids have been developed simultaneously in Nigeria as part of a rural electrification program backed by the World Bank. The projects show the considerable possibilities available from the scaling up of microgrid rollout programs. Located in Nasarawa State, the solar hybrid microgrid projects will provide clean, reliable and … [Read more...]
Plans Unveiled for Microgrid 2022!
October 7, 2021 By
Following its sold-out event this week in California, Microgrid Knowledge today announced that Microgrid 2022 will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 1-2. The annual industry event is expected to attract several hundred participants, among them businesses, institutions and government entities that are exploring microgrid adoption, along … [Read more...]
Why Don’t More Companies Use Microgrids in their Climate Disaster Plans?
October 5, 2021 By
Wondering why more companies aren’t incorporating microgrids into their climate disaster plans? The answer may be pretty simple. They still don’t know what microgrids are. That’s one of the findings from research released today by Schneider Electric about how organizations are transforming their business models in response to climate … [Read more...]
Energy Access Fund to Boost Development of Off-Grid Microgrids and Minigrids
September 16, 2021 By
A new energy access fund has been launched in a bid to promote and support the development of microgrids and other measures across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. The Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) is backed by a partnership of 16 governments, foundations and investors. Managed by Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA), its … [Read more...]
New Microgrid Model for South African Coal
August 17, 2021 By
South African state-owned energy giant Eskom has outlined plans to boost its clean energy ambitions with a foray into microgrid development. According to statements from Andre de Ruyter, chief executive of Eskom Holdings, the company plans to accelerate its transition away from coal, which currently provides the bulk of its generation … [Read more...]
PowerGen Partners with CrossBoundary Energy Access to Develop 28 Minigrids in Rural Nigeria
July 22, 2021 By
PowerGen, a leading distributed energy developer in Africa, has partnered with CrossBoundary Energy Access to build 28 minigrids after securing $9 million in construction financing. Although the minigrids’ technical specifications are yet to be announced, PowerGen will develop and maintain systems to provide approximately 55,000 rural … [Read more...]
IKEA Foundation and Rockefeller to Infuse $1 Billion into Global Electrification
June 22, 2021 By
The IKEA Foundation, a philanthropic organization formed by the founder of furniture giant IKEA, and The Rockefeller Foundation have set up a $1 billion platform to develop minigrids and other decentralized energy projects for the 3.6 billion people with unreliable electricity or none at all. Announced Monday, the program aims to reduce 1 … [Read more...]
Will Utility Partnerships in Minigrid Projects Help Overcome Electrification Barriers in Uganda?
June 18, 2021 By
In Uganda, numerous challenges stand in the way of providing reliable electricity. But a pilot minigrid project aims to help overcome the roadblocks. Most utilities are government owned and lose money. In fact, only two utilities of the 39 in sub-Saharan Africa yield a positive cash flow, and they are privately owned, said Sumaya Mahomed, … [Read more...]
SIMA Commits $1 Million to Renewvia Energy for Solar Microgrid Development in Rural Kenya
June 9, 2021 By
The impact financing group Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) has committed $1 million in funding to the global solar developer Renewvia Energy to bring more solar microgrids to rural Kenya. With the new funding, Renewvia Energy plans to provide over 7,500 new East African individuals and local businesses with renewable … [Read more...]
