A £3 Million Investment To Assist Africa's Production Of Perovskite Solar Modules

Posted on :Thursday , 30th January 2025

A £3 million ($3.7 million) funding has been given to a group of entrepreneurs and researchers to investigate the production of perovskite solar modules in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria. By encouraging domestic solar manufacturing in low- and middle-income nations, the REACH-PSM (Resilient Renewable Energy Access Through Community-Driven Holistic Development in Perovskit. . .

Kenyan Market Expansion For Neosun Energy

Posted on :Wednesday , 29th January 2025

With system capacities ranging from 200kW to 10MW, the expansion aims to provide commercial and industrial (C&I) projects with affordable and sustainable energy solutions.

According to Neosun, the country's energy sector "presents both challenges and opportunities," making its debut into Kenya especially appropriate. Even though green energy accounts for more than 80% of its power. . .

18 MW solar tender is being held in southern end of the archipelago off the coast of Tanzania

Posted on :Friday , 3rd January 2025

The setting up of an 18 MW solar project on the southern end of the islands off the shores of Tanzania is up for bid by Zanzibar's state-owned utility. Applications are due on January 31, 2025.

A tender has been issued by Zanzibar Electricity Corp. (ZECO) to design, supply, and build a solar plant with a minimum capacity of 18 megawatts.

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Ethiopia: Oromia Hosts Oda Solar Power Project Launch

Posted on :Thursday , 2nd January 2025

The 370-kilowatt Oda Solar Power Project, which cost Birr 195 million to build, was formally opened in Medewelabu Woreda, East Borena Zone, Oromia Regional State.

Dr. Sultan Wali, the State Minister of Water and Energy, underlined during the inauguration that the project will supply power to almost 15,000 people living in rural areas. According to him, this development is ant. . .

Kenya Aims to Catch Up to Developed Countries in the Green Energy Revolution at Cop29 in Baku

Posted on :Monday , 2nd December 2024

Solar energy has been used since the 17th century, when photovoltaics (PV), a technology that uses semiconducting materials to turn sunlight into electricity, was first developed. Despite continuous discussion regarding the technology's origins, solar panels have unquestionably secured a place in the global clean energy industry.

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