GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar industry, and USEA, the Uganda Solar Energy Association, with the support of the IKEA Foundation, have signed a Memorandum… Read More »GOGLA and USEA sign partnership to scale up the Productive Use of Renewable Energy in Uganda
The Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) consortium is delighted to announce the winners of the 2nd SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2023. After a rigorous… Read More »Eight SMEs selected as winners of the SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2023
The productive use of renewable energy (PURE) market opportunity in rural sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be worth $864 billion up to 2030. The PREO… Read More »PREO report on the socio-economic benefits of PURE in Africa
In Cameroon, start-up upOwa is under new ownership. The supplier of solar home systems has just been acquired by Électricité de France (EDF). The young… Read More »EDF takes control of upOwa in Cameroon
EEP Africa invites companies, start-ups and social enterprises to submit applications for innovative early-stage clean energy projects in active development in Southern and Eastern Africa.… Read More »EEP Africa Call for Proposals now open
Acumen is thrilled to share that applications are open for @Acumen Academy’s Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator program in East Africa! This 12-week program helps social… Read More »Applications are open for @Acumen Academy’s Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator program in East Africa
The article “Adaptation and Resilience in the Face of Climate Disasters in Mozambique: The Role of Off-Grid Solar and Energy Access”, was published in December 2023… Read More »AMER and GOGLA publication on solar energy and off-grid energy in Mozambique
How can investors assist founders in establishing adequate governance measures based on a startup’s stage and risk profile? This is an important question given that… Read More »BII & FMO Guidance note on how to develop a phased governance framework for Venture Capital startups
Developed under UNDP’s Climate Aggregation Platform, this report series seeks to demystify financial aggregation and raise awareness about its potential to enable investments in Distributed… Read More »New UNDP reports on financial aggregation for Distributed Renewable Energy
Bboxx, the data-driven super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa, has reinforced its dedication to the… Read More »Bboxx moves global HQ to Rwanda