Tag:Mini-grids

Renewable Energy

REA inaugurates Africa mini grids programme to expand energy access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has inaugurated the Africa Mini Grids Programme (AMP) to support access to clean energy. Mr Ayang Ogbe, the Director of Promotions, Rural...

Michael Simire - October 2, 2022

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy: Stakeholders validate training manual for mini-grid developers

A draft training manual/curriculum detailing the knowledge required for a developer in the mini-grid space to be able to successfully execute Interconnected Mini-Grids (ICM)...

Michael Simire - June 14, 2021

Renewable Energy

Increase investment in mini-grid electricity to get Africa out of darkness

Covid-19 is pushing Africa into an education crisis. Of the 39 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, full learning is only taking place in six of...

Michael Simire - October 16, 2020

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy to contribute 30% of electricity supply in Nigeria by 2030, says Minister

Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says Nigeria plans to generate 30 per cent of its electricity supply through renewable energy by...

Michael Simire - September 29, 2020