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BoI/UNDP initiative retrofits rural homes with solar systems

Foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BoI) in a collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), recently commissioned 48KW pilot model off-grid...

Michael Simire - November 7, 2015

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New Nairobi centre opens new vista for continental energy access

A major step was taken on Monday, November 2, 2015 towards greater access to electric power, safer electric and electronic products and overall better...

admin - November 2, 2015

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Flagship Sustainable Energy Roadmap for the Caribbean unveiled

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received recommendations for reaching an ambitious regional target of 48% renewable energy generation by 2027. The Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap...

admin - October 28, 2015

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SAIREC: Greenpeace upbeat on Africa’s renewable energy prospects

The opening of the four-day South African International Renewable Energy Conference (SAIREC) offers African states an opportunity to increase their renewable energy targets and...

admin - October 4, 2015

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President Buhari urged to probe N9.2b cookstove deal

Abuja-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), Connected Development (CODE), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to probe transactions related to the N9.2 billion National Clean Cookstove...

admin - September 28, 2015

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Micro-hydro scheme to transform Malawian communities

Fifty-year-old Martha Mwalabu travels eight kilometers to have her maize grounded so she has food for her husband, six children and grandchildren. Mwalabu also spends...

admin - September 9, 2015

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How renewable energy can save Chilean lives, create jobs, by study

A new study has been launched by the Chilean Citizens' Committee on Climate Change showing that, by switching to 100% renewable energy by 2050,...

Michael Simire - September 1, 2015

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Fresh RUWES scheme targets women, girls displaced by insurgency

Following the weeklong Capacity Enhancement Workshop that held in Abuja last week, the Rural Women Energy Security (RUWES) will now embark on a campaign...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2015

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