Renewables in Africa: A Youth Centered Approach
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Happy New Year! Since the year is at its youthful stage, we at Renewables in Africa recognize the role of the youth in...
Is Energy Storage the Silver Bullet to Africa Power Challenges? – A Chat with...
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The Sola Group HistoryWhy Storage is Important for AfricaEnergy Storage TechnologiesEnergy Storage CostsAdvice for countries on Regulation
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Power in Sierra Leone: Seizing the Mini-grids opportunity to achieve SDG7
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Even as we celebrate the life of the Greatest of All Times, the legendary footballer Diego Maradona, we took a look at the...
Seed Funding and Digitalisation of Africa Distributed Energy Market: A conversation with AMMP co-Founders...
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From the early stages of your organization, Point Nine, a listed investor is ready to walk with you especially for potentially scalable businesses....
Digitalising Solar Training in Africa – A conversation with Niveshen Govender, SAPVIA COO
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We hosted Niveshen Govender, the COO at South African photovoltaic Association who enlightened us on the following:
Journey to SAPVIARole and...
Jumeme Solar Mini Grids Transforming Lives in Tanzania
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We were delighted to have a tête-à-tête with Leo Schiefermuller, Co-founder and Director of Jumeme, who shared wisdom on the solar industry. Knowledgeable...
How “Going Solar” Boosted Farm Productivity by 50% in Sudan?
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The Trans-formative Solar Experience In SudanThe EconomicsSolar FinancingUnited Nations Development Program opportunityChallenges and key takeaways
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In Sudan’s arid Northern State, part of...
BRING (BACK) POWER TO AFRICA: WHY GOING SOLAR IS YOUR BUSINESS’S BEST DECISION.
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Who doesn't love benefits coupled with efficiency in business? Even when it is just to save an extra coin especially during this COVID-19...
Renewables should lead the charge for Africa post-Covid recovery, says Principal at Kearney
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We may have been in lockdown but RiA has kept busy all along. Engaging with industry leaders and capture valuable insights to help...
Lessons from Malawi: Solar Energy Needs Local Leaders
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After the great first article she wrote for RiA, Rosalind has been spending some valuable time in Malawi earlier this year and she...
Co-benefits: 4 reasons why renewables improve life in South Africa
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Which
co-benefits go along with the transition to renewable energies in South Africa?
Renewable energies can create up to 145.000 jobs.Renewable energies can bring economic...
Transforming the Future: The Renewable Energy Challenge
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How can Africa’s renewable energy leaders transform the future?
1. There’s a global leadership crisis: Renewable energy leaders have skills and vision that Africa and...
Is South Africa ready for the Electric Vehicles Disruption?
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This article is discussing about the readiness of South Africa to welcome Electric Vehicles into the Automotive park. Main points raised are below:
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Poor people are rich enough for reliable electricity
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A couple of months ago, I was in Wales charging tablet, listening to podcasts working...
6 unexpected AI applications in renewable energy
After last week’s article on Green Bond and the funding gap, we want to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI)! There isn’t a day that goes...
What is the place of Science for Africa and SDGs? – An Interview with...
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In this interview, RiA has been asking H.E Prof Ameenah Gurib-Fakim about:
The place of Science in the sustainability agendaThe global anti-sentiment against ScienceInitiatives...
What can Cabo Verde do to achieve 100% electricity from Renewables? Tips from Costa...
Almost 600km off the Senegalese coast you will find Cabo Verde or Cape Verde, a paradisiac small island, which aims to generate 100% of...
Patriotism, Philanthropy, Place…and Clean Energy! Welcome to (My)Zambia!
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In this article, RiA with the help of our partner, MyZambia MyAfrica are discussing the latest development of the Solar industry in Zambia,...
Africa’s Increasing Investment in Sustainable Construction
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RiA-ders, in line with a previous article promoting sustainable cities, RiA article today is exploring investment in Sustainable Construction. Here are the key...
How do you Sustain Your City? – First, we #STRUT – Part I
This week, entrepreneur Chiedozie Dinobi shares his life's work, Sustain Your City. Every RiA'der should take note on how to sustain their city after...
