HSFG website update
At the HSFG website I regularly post news items relevant for household solar in Africa. I also keep a list of relevant events.
Please find below an overview of recent news items and an overview of upcoming events.
Household Solar news
New research suggests Africa’s Green Economy could create more than 3 million direct jobs by 2030, particular in solar
21 August 2024
Shortlist and FSD Africa, with analysis from the Boston Consulting Group, today published “Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa,” a first of its kind report that forecasts the new direct job… Read More »New research suggests Africa’s Green Economy could create more than 3 million direct jobs by 2030, particular in solar
d.light launches customer loyalty program for off-grid solar customers in Kenya
20 August 2024
d.light is the first off-grid solar provider to introduce a customer loyalty program, rewarding loyal customers with benefits including free energy and discounts on future purchases. d.light officially launched the… Read More »d.light launches customer loyalty program for off-grid solar customers in Kenya
Job creation through solar-powered farm equipment could boost employment in rural communities
14 August 2024
New research from Efficiency for Access highlights the transformative impact of solar-powered farm equipment by providing the first comprehensive analysis of employment trends in India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, along… Read More »Job creation through solar-powered farm equipment could boost employment in rural communities
AfDB’s SEFA contributes $10m to KawiSafi II clean-energy Fund
12 August 2024
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund to help local businesses create and expand climate projects… Read More »AfDB’s SEFA contributes $10m to KawiSafi II clean-energy Fund
SIMA finalist for the Reuters’ Sustainability Awards 2024
6 August 2024
HSFG member SIMA has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events' Sustainability Awards 2024 in the Social Impact Category. This recognition is a testament to their commitment to making… Read More »SIMA finalist for the Reuters’ Sustainability Awards 2024
Bboxx charts next stage of growth with appointment of new CEO and Executive Chairman
24 July 2024
Bboxx has appointed Anthony Osijo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take the company to its next stage of growth as it capitalises on the market opportunity in Africa. Co-Founder Mansoor… Read More »Bboxx charts next stage of growth with appointment of new CEO and Executive Chairman
Smiling Through Light joins forces with Spark on off-grid solar in Sierra Leone
22 July 2024
Smiling Through Light is teaming up with the Dutch energy company Spark, to bring last-mile communities in Sierra Leone life-changing energy access. Smiling Through Light is combining their community-led approach… Read More »Smiling Through Light joins forces with Spark on off-grid solar in Sierra Leone
Spark and SOL! Groupe collaborate on Solar Home Systems in Chad and Central African Republic
19 July 2024
Spark has partnered with SOL! Groupe as their preferred manufacturer and supplier of the Spark Kit solar home system, with distribution now underway in Chad and soon the Central African… Read More »Spark and SOL! Groupe collaborate on Solar Home Systems in Chad and Central African Republic
New SACREEE report on regional prefeasibility facilities
18 July 2024
The SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) published their latest report on "Evaluating Regional Prefeasibility Facilities: Expanding Renewable Energy and Energy Access in the SADC Region" in… Read More »New SACREEE report on regional prefeasibility facilities
African Frontier Capital provides securitisation facility to d.light
17 July 2024
d.light has announced the closing of a new securitisation facility that will purchase $176 million of receivables in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The new financing is being provided by asset… Read More »African Frontier Capital provides securitisation facility to d.light
SolarAid wins at the Charity Awards 2024
11 July 2024
SolarAid is delighted to announce that it has taken the top prize in the International Aid & Development category at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in… Read More »SolarAid wins at the Charity Awards 2024
Progress on basic energy access reverses for first time in a decade
17 June 2024
Global energy access gap worsens as population growth outpaces new connections: 685 million people living without electricity access in 2022, 2.1 billion people continue to rely on damaging cooking fuels… Read More »Progress on basic energy access reverses for first time in a decade
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