To the people of Mbiabet Esieyere and Mbiabet Udouba in Nigeria’s deep south, sundown would mean children doing their homework by the glow of kerosene lamps, and the faint thrum of generators ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

LUSAKA, April 1, 2025 – Access to electricity in Zambia has risen from 30% in 2017 to currently nearly 50%. Whilst half of the population is connected, the remaining half will require new energy ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has described solar mini-grids as a critical solution for expanding ...

Mini-grids are helping drive down the number of people without access to electricity. Image: Odyssey Energy Solutions. Mini-grids are growing in number as their economics versus traditional diesel ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The mini-grid, expected to connect over 1,500 residents to electricity, is part of the company’s wider plans to install over 20 mini-grids in Benin, which will serve more than 30,000 people across 20 ...

Zimbabwe seeking solutions to worsening power crisis Solar system owners encouraged to supply to the grid High costs and logistical issues keep participation low BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jan 12 (Thomson ...

The Oweikorogha Community in Bayelsa State is set to experience a transformative shift in energy access with the commissioning of a new 80kWp solar mini-grid developed by Ceesolar Energy Limited. The ...

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) yesterday inaugurated its 550kWp solar hybrid mini- grid project in Bakin Ciyawa and Kwande communities, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The ...

Mpokiseng Moyo, a mother of three who grows winter wheat on a plot of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) at Rustlers Gorge, near Mashaba, Zimbabwe, shows off her fields. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/Tonderayi ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...