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
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
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
Financial mobilisation and financing trends: The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa case
13 June 2024
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) is an innovative SDG7 financing programme managed by Nefco. BGFA is now a EUR 126 million programme, funded by Denmark, Germany, Norway… Read More »Financial mobilisation and financing trends: The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa case
BGFA opens funding round in Mozambique for PUE
6 June 2024
A second funding round in Mozambique focused on productive-use-of-energy solutions will open at the end of June. This is BGFA’s sixth Call for Proposals to incentivise clean off-grid energy solutions… Read More »BGFA opens funding round in Mozambique for PUE
Egroup discussion on Sustainable inclusive irrigation in the context of climate change
4 June 2024
SNV is organising a moderated Egroup discussion on the topic “Sustainable inclusive irrigation in the context of climate change” as part of its learning activities around irrigation. This multi-sector (i.e.… Read More »Egroup discussion on Sustainable inclusive irrigation in the context of climate change
Ministry of Energy and Water of Angola signs contract for 62,250 solar home systems
1 June 2024
The National Director of Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification (DNERER), Mr. Serafim da Silveira, duly authorised by the Minister of Energy and Water, Mr. João Baptista Borges has signed, in… Read More »Ministry of Energy and Water of Angola signs contract for 62,250 solar home systems
d.light and Orange partner to open up access to off-grid solar energy in Africa
30 May 2024
d.light has partnered with global telecom operator Orange to open up access to d.light’s range of low-cost solar products for customers in 11 African countries. d.light solar-powered products, including solar… Read More »d.light and Orange partner to open up access to off-grid solar energy in Africa
EEP Africa received nearly 500 application for their recent Call for Proposals
27 May 2024
EEP Africa once again received a high volume of applications under the annual Call for Proposals. A total of 494 expressions of interest (EoIs) were submitted, of which 74% were… Read More »EEP Africa received nearly 500 application for their recent Call for Proposals
SolarAid’s “Light a Village” nominated for the Charity Awards
17 May 2024
SolarAid is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. SolarAid has been… Read More »SolarAid’s “Light a Village” nominated for the Charity Awards
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