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
GOGLA&ESMAP’s Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024 published
8 October 2024
The latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024, published today by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and GOGLA, warns that a 6-fold increase over current investment… Read More »GOGLA&ESMAP’s Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024 published
GEAPP, Rockefeller Foundation, SEforALL advance World Bank & AfDB mission to electrify 300 million in Africa
21 September 2024
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and The Rockefeller Foundation announced support for “Mission 300” (M300), an… Read More »GEAPP, Rockefeller Foundation, SEforALL advance World Bank & AfDB mission to electrify 300 million in Africa
Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach initiative supports the growth of off-grid solar in Zambia with investment in RDG Collective
19 September 2024
Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (“H2R”) initiative has invested $1.25 million in RDG Collective, an off-grid solar distributor in Zambia. The purpose of the investment is to fund RDG’s inventory purchase of solar… Read More »Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach initiative supports the growth of off-grid solar in Zambia with investment in RDG Collective
ISA and Africa50 in discussions regarding the Africa Solar Facility
12 September 2024
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) announced that, pursuant to public expressions of interest (EOI) sought by the ISA from entities capable of, and interested in, being the investment manager for… Read More »ISA and Africa50 in discussions regarding the Africa Solar Facility
ISA and MIGA establish multi-donor trust fund to support solar projects
11 September 2024
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), part of World Bank Group Guarantees, and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have announced the establishment of MIGA-ISA Solar Facility. The facility, a multi-donor… Read More »ISA and MIGA establish multi-donor trust fund to support solar projects
CEI Africa launches smart outcomes component on PUE in Kenya
9 September 2024
CEI Africa is excited to announce the launch of Phase 2 of its Smart Outcomes component, a grant facility designed to accelerate the deployment of Productive Use of Energy (PUE)… Read More »CEI Africa launches smart outcomes component on PUE in Kenya
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
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