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🗞️ Explore our weekly recap to discover how the #OffGridSolar industry is transforming lives and leaving a lasting economic, social, and environmental impact. PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE 🟠 The Zambian Government, The Rockefeller Foundation, The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) collaborate to introduce the Demand Stimulation Incentive, aiming to support rural development in communities without reliable electricity access. INVESTMENT MOBILIZATION 🟢 SunCulture secures $27.5 million to expand solar irrigation for smallholder farmers, with investment from a Netflix founder and the former CEO of Alphabet. SOLAR MILESTONE 🟣 African Frontier Capital and d.light reach a milestone in the off-grid solar industry by fully repaying a $110 million senior debt for a securitization facility without refinancing. SUSTAINABLE ELECTRIFICATION 🟡 ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) launched its first mini-grid in Dohouè, Benin, providing sustainable energy to over 1,500 residents and businesses. SOLAR INNOVATIONS 🔴 The local, women-owned, and youth-led startup Baridi wins the EEP Africa 2023 Project of the Year in the Startup category. ANNUAL REPORTS 🟤 The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa released its 2023 Impact Report, spotlighting its significant achievements in accelerating off-grid energy services. Become a GOGLA Member today to gain access to more sector news, funding opportunities, specialized business services, and strategic engagements. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dAgKv-kU  #GOGLA #GOGLABrewingInTheNews

🏆🏆🏆 Exciting News from Power for All! 🏆🏆🏆 We are proud to announce that our #Utilities2.0 (U.2.0) project has received the prestigious Reuters Events’ Global Energy Transition 2024 (#GET24) Socially Responsible Project award! This award recognizes the innovative approach to merging centralized grid infrastructure and decentralized renewable energy sources, which has significantly accelerated cost-effective electrification and improved livelihoods in rural Africa. Kristina Skierka, CEO, Power for All, said, “This award is a testament to the power of partnership. The project’s success is the result of the unwavering dedication and innovative spirit of our partners.” A special thank you to our implementation partners EnerGrow, Equatorial Power Ltd., East African Power, and Umeme Ltd! who made it all possible. And most importantly, to the #Kiwumu community in #Uganda who embraced the productive use of energy (#PUE). The project exemplifies public-private innovation by uniting energy companies to accelerate and economize electrification, enhancing rural African livelihoods and advancing the fight against energy poverty. In Kiwumu U.2.0 made generation and delivery more economical, slashing connection costs by 26%, dropping the levelized cost of energy by 75%, and doubling the customer lifetime value. More importantly this transformation has had profound socio-economic benefits -- enabling schools and health clinics to operate longer, allowing businesses to offer extended services, and transforming Kiwumu from a pass-through into a destination. The project took a virtual village. We want to thank all our partners for their dedication and commitment to making it such a success: Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), CLASP, CrossBoundary Group, Duke University, ENGIE, Equatorial Power Ltd., Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority, The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Makerere University, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda), Nithio, NXT Grid, Open Capital, The Rockefeller Foundation, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute, Uganda Off Grid Energy Market Accelerator, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and ZOLA Electric. #PowerForAll #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #EndEnergyPovertyFaster #InnovationInEnergy #SDG7

Thank you very much GOGLA for the mention! This grant from Efficiency for Access is pivotal in our strategic journey, enabling us to accelerate the development of high-efficiency AC motors. These motors will not only enhance our current offerings but also pave the way for deploying agri-processing machinery in minigrids and standalone renewable energy systems. Historically, inefficient and high inrush currents of induction motors have posed significant challenges in operating agricultural and food processing machinery. Our innovative AC motors address this issue, representing a significant win for both agriculture and renewable energy! It was an honor to share these advancements with Carlos Sordo and Brenda Luisa Marbaniang during their visit earlier this year. We're thrilled to report that our aspirations are becoming a reality. We eagerly anticipate continued collaboration within the GOGLA PURE Working Groups. Together, let's propel the Productive Use of Renewable Energy forward! #RenewableEnergy #Agritech #EfficiencyForAccess #Innovation #Agriculture #CleanEnergy #GOGLA #PURE #ProductiveSolarSolutions #EnergyEfficiency #Minigrids #AgriProcessing

🌟 Local Innovation, Global Impact 🌟 At Renewvia, we are continually inspired by the power of local initiatives to drive significant global impact. A prime example of this is our partnership with Yelele, a remarkable mini-grid owned and operated by Francis Ngimusia, a visionary entrepreneur from Turkana, Kenya. 🌍 Under Francis' leadership, this cornerstone of community development and empowerment in Turkana has become more than an energy provider; it's a source of pride and progress for the local community. This impactful project is supported by the generous funding from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, AECF, KKCF - Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund, IFC - International Finance Corporation, an Agence Française de Développement, whose contributions have been pivotal in bringing renewable energy solutions to underserved communities. 🌱 As part of our recent transaction with SteelFab, Inc., we are thrilled to include Mini-Grid Carbon Credits (MCCs) generated by Yelele. These credits are certified through Renewvia's rigorous processes, adhering to international standards while supporting grassroots renewable energy projects. 💡 Francis’ dedication to sustainable energy solutions and community upliftment exemplifies the potential of local enterprises to contribute meaningfully to global sustainability goals. By integrating these projects into the broader carbon credit market, Renewvia helps ensure that local heroes like Francis receive the recognition and economic benefit they deserve. 🤝 We are proud to support Yelele and are committed to empowering similar initiatives across the globe. It's through partnerships like these that we can turn local action into worldwide impact, one community at a time. #solarprogress #sdg7 #renewableenergy #renewableinvestment #cleanenergy #carboncredits #SteelFab #steelfabrication #corporatedecarbonization #kenya #minigrids #ruralelectrification #energyaccess #offgridsolar

🏆🏆🏆 Exciting News from Power for All! 🏆🏆🏆 We are proud to announce that our #Utilities2.0 (U.2.0) project has received the prestigious Reuters Events’ Global Energy Transition 2024 (#GET24) Socially Responsible Project award! This award recognizes the innovative approach to merging centralized grid infrastructure and decentralized renewable energy sources, which has significantly accelerated cost-effective electrification and improved livelihoods in rural Africa. Kristina Skierka, CEO, Power for All, said, “This award is a testament to the power of partnership. The project’s success is the result of the unwavering dedication and innovative spirit of our partners.” A special thank you to our implementation partners EnerGrow, Equatorial Power Ltd., East African Power, and Umeme Ltd! who made it all possible. And most importantly, to the #Kiwumu community in #Uganda who embraced the productive use of energy (#PUE). The project exemplifies public-private innovation by uniting energy companies to accelerate and economize electrification, enhancing rural African livelihoods and advancing the fight against energy poverty. In Kiwumu U.2.0 made generation and delivery more economical, slashing connection costs by 26%, dropping the levelized cost of energy by 75%, and doubling the customer lifetime value. More importantly this transformation has had profound socio-economic benefits -- enabling schools and health clinics to operate longer, allowing businesses to offer extended services, and transforming Kiwumu from a pass-through into a destination. The project took a virtual village. We want to thank all our partners for their dedication and commitment to making it such a success: Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), CLASP, CrossBoundary Group, Duke University, ENGIE, Equatorial Power Ltd., Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority, The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Makerere University, Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (MILLs) of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda)), Nithio, NXT Grid, Open Capital, The Rockefeller Foundation, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute, Uganda Off Grid Energy Market Accelerator, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and ZOLA Electric. #PowerForAll #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #EndEnergyPovertyFaster #InnovationInEnergy #SDG7

Critical and impactful initiative that will help alleviate the energy poverty (in 2020 only 48% of SSA had access to electricity) and pollution (air pollution is the 2nd largest cause of death in Africa).

Exciting news for everyone interested in Emobility in Africa! GET.invest’s new report on e-mobility opportunities in Nigeria, prepared by GreenMax Capital Group is now available online at https://lnkd.in/e5b9xxGc While exploring the market potential in Nigeria, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the range of EMobility business models being deployed across Africa with an annotated list of the companies working in this space. Kudos to the great team at GreenMax that contributed to this exhaustive report and to our awesome partners at GET.invest. Alexander LaBua Jeff Felten Stafford Via Koye Alaba Kosi Okocha Ezinne Okafor Yara Akkari Divya Balakrishnan César Gimeno Even better, at the link below you can tune in remotely tomorrow when Koye presents the report live at the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum. As a bonus, you can also hear Koye describe GreenMax’s trade finance solution for Emobility — GreenShift Africa https://lnkd.in/e_965a6w #emobility #africa #nigeria

In the words of Mark Zuckerberg, 'Ideas don’t come out fully formed. They only become clear as you work on them. You just have to get started.' This powerful reminder challenges the myth of the eureka moment and underscores the value of beginning—even without all the answers. In a world that often glorifies the end result, it's crucial to remember that every big vision starts with a single step, and every complex problem was once just a seed of an idea waiting to be nurtured. Let's embrace the journey of innovation with the understanding that it's okay to be misunderstood, criticized, or even called crazy. After all, the fear of making mistakes should never outweigh the potential to make a difference. #Innovation #StartNow

Hello, our esteemed LinkedIn community! 🌟 Today, we celebrate a pivotal moment in our journey. What blossomed from a hackathon idea has grown immensely within just one year, thanks to the nurturing environment of the Greenlabs incubation program by Jacob's Ladder Africa. Our founders have undergone a transformation, not just in vision but in purpose. It's this metamorphosis that has propelled our significant growth as an entity. In the entrepreneurial world, ideas abound, but it's the execution that transforms them into tangible ventures. Embodying this spirit, Rafiki Carbon has undergone a major pivot that necessitates a new identity. We're thrilled to announce our evolution into Africa Renewables Katalyst - ARK. Driven by the same passion, we're turning Africa's challenges into opportunities for monumental strides. ARK is more than a name; it's our renewed commitment to spearheading renewable energy projects within East Africa. We're excited about the prospects ahead and eager to share them with you. Stay tuned by engaging with our social page, https://lnkd.in/dqdsBxjU, and exploring our landing page, https://lnkd.in/dpdZz4A2. Prepare to dive deep with us in our upcoming webinar: https://lnkd.in/dyPVgJEs, "Unlocking New Dimensions: Exploring The I-REC Market," where we'll unveil the potential of I-RECs in Kenya. Join us on this transformative journey with ARK, where sustainability isn't just our mission—it's our promise. 🌍💡

We are thrilled to be featured in the 'Global Gateway: Energising Uganda's Greener Future' brochure as one of the #TeamEurope initiatives alongside our sister programme GET.transform 🎉     The publication highlights the EU-Uganda partnership with regards to the country's energy sector, showcasing the different initiatives and flagship programmes that are working towards a just and clean energy transition in line with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and National Determined Contribution (NDC), as well as its ambitious Energy Transition Plan.     As the Team Europe One Stop Shop, we are excited to contribute to the #GlobalGateway's goal of mobilising EUR 150 billion of climate-resilient infrastructure investments across sub-Saharan Africa by 2027. Out of the 500+ clean energy companies and project developers that GET.invest has supported to secure suitable financing since 2016, over 30 of them are located in Uganda.      GET.invest and GET.transform are implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. To learn more about the European Union’s support to the energy sector in Uganda ➡ https://lnkd.in/eyUaM7dZ