KENYA: East Africa's first solar airport will open in 2019

Posted on :Friday , 9th November 2018

Moi International Airport in Mombasa will be the first solar-powered airport in East Africa. That is the purpose of the contract that Solarcentury has just won for the installation of a photovoltaic power plant at Kenya's second airport. The work to be completed within 10 months is part of the "Capacity Building for Reducing CO2 Emissions from International Aviation" programme impleme. . .

Solar project launched to benefit 600 million Africans

Posted on :Friday , 12th October 2018

The leading provider of consumer goods in Africa, Unilever Kenya and Azuri Technologies, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems, announced a partnership to bring solar home solutions to millions of more off-grid homes across Kenya.

Unilever’s distribution network, which in Kenya is some 67,000 smallholder traders will be offering the Azuri’s Quad solar home s. . .

Solar Pumps Transforming Rural Agricultural Landscape

Posted on :Friday , 10th August 2018

Throughout the developing world, solar pumps are changing the agricultural landscape. The availability of power throughout the year, as well as government interest across the globe, are benefits in the fight against climate change.

 An analysis shows that small solar pumps are a better alternative for 11% of the contemporary and future small motorized fuel hydrocarbon pumps on smal. . .

East Africa- Solar power creating new economic opportunities

Posted on :Thursday , 19th July 2018

 A report that highlighted the new economic benefits to households in East Africa from off-grid solar power was released by GOGLA, the non-profit trade body for off-grid solar power.

European Solar Innovation to Be a Part of the 5th Solar Africa Expo 2018

Posted on :Monday , 21st May 2018

The development of Japan in the solar chapter needs no explanation, its exponential growth over the years; itself is a proof of its prosperity. Keeping this in mind, Japan’s European Solar Innovation Co. Ltd is ready to connect with the African continent via its participation in the 5th Solar Africa Expo 2018. The exhibition that’s features products and innovation in the industry wi. . .