Business ideas abound in many communities across #Africa. However, what often cuts those dreams short or renders them invalid, is the unavailability of reliable power. But with the provision of clean, reliable energy through for instance the deployment of clean energy mini-grids, many people's dreams are valid. Mrs Victorie, a trader in Mahasolo, #Madagascar has a dream to expand her business and has already visualized where everything in her ice-cream stand will go and is now awaiting the commissioning of the 148 kW PV plant with a lithium-ion battery containerized system project by the UEF in partnership Africa GreenTec, for her dream of becoming a renowned ice cream vendor to become a reality. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels Damilola Ogunbiyi, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust, Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Bezos Earth Fund Anita Otubu, Abdulmumini Yakubu, José Otárola-Silesky, Inès Rachel Dushime, Francesco Bisleti, Harry Gibson, Onyeka Okoye, Getty Kasole
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Check out our latest success story from Mahasolo mini grid, #Madagascar! 🌍 ⚡ Dennis Waweru Nderitu from our partner, The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) shares his excitement about the incredible progress at this UEF-funded site where 600+ customers are being connected to a 148kWp mini - grid, sparking economic transformation through clean energy access. 💡 We are proud to partner with Africa GreenTec to deliver these life-changing solutions in remote areas of Madagascar. This milestone is an example of how Results-Based Financing (#RBF) can drive impact quickly and sustainably, paving the way to achieve Mission 300, the ambitious plan to electrify 300 million Africans led by AFDB and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). #FinancingEnergyProsperity #FinancingEnergyProsperity #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #GreenGrowth #EnergyAccess #SierraLeone #Solarpower #offgridsolar #minigrids The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust , Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) , Bezos Earth Fund,
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This heartwarming and powerful testimonial, told by our beneficiary from Kalangba, #SierraLeone, captures the impact of the 2nd mini-grid built by our grantee, Energicity. Through the Borup project, 1,300 people have gained access to reliable, clean electricity for the first time—unlocking one of the many benefits of electricity: Safety. With this access, households, public services, and small businesses now enjoy greater security and peace of mind. As our mini-grid portfolio expands, we’re on track to transform the lives of 10,000 people across Sierra Leone. Watch the video to see how reliable power is changing lives in unserved communities. Let’s keep spreading the word and continue #FinancingEnergyProsperity! #FinancingEnergyProsperity #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #GreenGrowth #EnergyAccess #SierraLeone #Solarpower #offgridsolar #minigrids Anita Otubu Harry Gibson Abdulmumini Yakubu Onyeka Okoye Inès Rachel Dushime Ngozi Beckley-Lines The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust, Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) , Bezos Earth Fund
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Our COO, Agreepa Neduvhuledza, is representing Skyworth Green Energy at the Limpopo Province Investment Conference, where key leaders and investors are exploring transformative opportunities within the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone. This gathering builds on the SA Investment Conference hosted by President Ramaphosa in 2020, with a focus on attracting private sector investment to fuel industrial growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Limpopo's rich natural resources and commitment to inclusive growth in the 4IR era position it as a critical player in South Africa's economic future. #LimpopoInvestment2024 #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #loadshedding #greenenergy #solarsavings #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #gogreen #poweroutage #backuppower #solar #Skyworth #energyefficiency #solarpower #savemoney #solarbackup
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Advancing Reliable Power Supply for Kakamega Yesterday, KCIDA CEO Elizabeth Asichi held productive consultations with Hydrobox CEO, Thomas Poelmans , at their Kenya Headquarters to drive the hydropower project forward. The discussions focused on fast-tracking the initiative, with Kakamega Municipality slated as the first phase of the project. With the design phase already in motion, Ms. Asichi emphasized the importance of prioritizing this transformative investment, which will provide reliable power, boost business efficiency, and support the county’s industrialization efforts. This strategic partnership, formalized during the inaugural Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO) in March 2024, is set to provide reliable power to Kakamega’s citizens, driving industrialization and enhancing business efficiency. The partnership aligns seamlessly with H.E FCPA Fernandes Barasa OGW's agenda for wealth creation and sustainable development in Kakamega County. Hydrobox NV, a Belgian company, specializes in harnessing the energy of running water to generate scalable, affordable, and sustainable electricity for rural communities in developing countries. KCIDA remains committed to supporting Hydrobox and ensuring the project’s success by providing a conducive environment for investment and long-term sustainability. County Government of Kakamega COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KAKAMEGA G-STIC: Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community #KAIICO2024 #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #SustainableDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnership #Industrialization Catherine Wangari
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🌱 Green Venture: IG3N Energy Storage As an ode to Earth Day, we're spotlighting some of our world-shaping green ventures contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and positively impacting the planet. ⚡️ SDG 07: Affordable & Clean Energy According to the UN, 675 million people are still in the dark and 4 in 5 of them are in Sub-Saharan Africa. This SDG requires that we ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all. Scroll through the carousel to learn how energy solutions company i-G3N is tackling this issue. Discover more about i-G3N here 👉 https://bit.ly/3fVYpJx 💥 i-G3N is a beneficiary of the Association for Savings & Investment South Africa (ASISA) proudly managed by Edge Growth.
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Although Productive Use of Energy (PUE) is not a new concept, it is increasingly gaining popularity as clean energy companies seek to stimulate energy demand and recoup their investment costs. PUE goes beyond using electricity for basic needs such as lighting and cooking to various activities in different sectors that retire harmful energy sources such as fuel gen-sets, generate income, and drive economic growth. This benefits the companies, the communities, and even governments, presenting a win-win situation. The UEF has been championing productive use in Nigeria through our Stand-Alone Solar for Productive Use (SSPU) programme, with remarkable results. Through the programme which is designed to scale up electricity access to households, and small and medium enterprises, we have brought tangible impact such as women and youth empowerment, increased productivity, new job opportunities, and an overall improvement of the quality of life in the communities we operate in. Let's continue #FinancingEnergyProsperity – visit our website https://lnkd.in/dAHw5KAs for more exciting information on our work. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels Damilola Ogunbiyi , Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust, Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Bezos Earth Fund Anita Otubu, Abdulmumini Yakubu, José Otárola-Silesky, Inès Rachel Dushime, Francesco Bisleti, Harry Gibson, Onyeka Okoye, Getty Kasole
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Energy access is a fundamental human right given its critical role in various facets of human development. It is a key socioeconomic driver that when present, promotes the well-being of a community or society. It is therefore encouraging to witness the global acknowledgement and appreciation of the importance of electricity, particularly in developing countries where access is nonexistent or unreliable. According to Ejike Ndumbuizu from #Nigeria, their reliance on unreliable and costly diesel-run power systems, drove them to look into alternative energy sources. And there was no better option than the abundant sunshine! 🌟 ☀ He says they are working with #DarwayCoast, a UEF grantee, to harness the solar power potential in Nigeria which is estimated to be 427,000 MW. Upon commissioning of the project, Ejike is looking forward to enjoying the benefits that come from using clean, stable and less costly power at the market. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels Damilola Ogunbiyi , Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Power Africa, Shell Foundation, The Carbon Trust, Good Energies Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Bezos Earth Fund Anita Otubu, Abdulmumini Yakubu, José Otárola-Silesky, Inès Rachel Dushime, Francesco Bisleti, Harry Gibson, Onyeka Okoye, Getty Kasole
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Green Industrialization: Remembering President Geingob’s Leadership By James Mnyupe Green hydrogen has aroused the curiosity of Namibians from all walks of life and rightly so, given the magnitude of the transformation that renewable energy is set to bring to our land. A common theme emerges once you synthesize the curiosity being exhibited. How do we best encapsulate the economic aspirations of President Hage Geingob? While it is tempting to try and box the economic genius of our late President into the two words at the tip of everyone’s lips – Green Hydrogen - this would be a grave mistake and a massive disservice to one of Namibia’s most faithful stalwarts. https://lnkd.in/gXQQSyi9 #namibia #hagegeingoblegacy Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) #greenhydrogen James Mnyupe, CA(SA)(Nam), CFA, CFP Green Hydrogen Namibia
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Green sectors, such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-innovation, offer promising pathways for job creation. These industries not only provide meaningful work but also contribute to environmental resilience, ensuring long-term economic stability. By investing in green skills and fostering entrepreneurship in these sectors, young Africans can lead the charge toward a more sustainable and prosperous future. Unlock your future in the #greeneconomy, like this post, and share to spread the word on #greenskills for #greenjobs. Sellah Bogonko, HSC Bilha Ndirangu African Development Bank Group International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Africa Renewable Energy Initiative
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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
🗞️ Explore our weekly recap to discover how the #OffGridSolar industry is transforming lives and leaving a lasting economic, social, and environmental impact. SOLAR COLLABORATION 🟣 SPARK collaborates with Smiling Through Light to provide and set up solar home systems in households in Sierra Leone. PERFORMANCE BOOST 🟠 d.light achieved record profits in Q2 2024 due to its expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa. ENERGY GRANTS 🟢 Productive Solar Solutions is one of eleven grantees receiving a share of $1.7M from Efficiency for Access's Agritech Call to support clean energy technology for agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. ACCELERATORS OF CHANGE 🟡 CLASP announces first cohort of Facility grantees—Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), GOGLA, VeraSol Quality Assurance, Nigeria Off-Grid Market Accelerator (Co-created by Shell Foundation & USAID), Ethiopia Energy Market Accelerator and Uganda Off-grid Energy Market Accelerator—to receive funding for alleviating energy poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. SOCIAL IMPACT CELEBRATION 🟠 Social Investment Managers & Advisors (SIMA Funds) has been selected as a finalist for the Social Impact category at the 2024 Reuters Events Sustainable Business' Sustainability Awards. Become a GOGLA Member today to gain access to more sector news, funding opportunities, specialized business services, and strategic engagements. ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3JGv9ok #GOGLA #GOGLABrewingInTheNews
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