Mounting structures include all existing options to fix solar equipment (roof-mount, fixed ground-mount and tracker). They are an essential yet often underestimated part of solar project. These structures often represent only 3-4% of total project cost, yet a big fraction of the performance of the solar system is determined by the quality and longevity of […]
Towards a greener economy enabled by Renewables + Storage To achieve the goal of “carbon neutrality” and push the green agenda for governments and industries, Energy Storage is an important foundation and key technology for building a new energy system with renewables as the main resource. According to BloombergNEF, energy storage projects that provide transmission and distribution services will […]
The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. For the first time in COP history, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), in partnership with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, will host a dedicated SDG7 Pavilion in the Blue Zone at COP26. The […]
Members of the brand-new Future Energy Series: Africa Advisory Board have the experience to change the shape and future of energy in Africa. It’s been designed to reflect the true voice of you, our senior African renewables community in shaping the conference agenda. Members include pioneers from CMIA, EITI, EDF, Genesis Energy, African Forum for Regulators and more. See all […]
There are nearly 760 million people in the world that have no access to electricity in their homes, and countless enterprises and livelihoods that lack modern power. These people are some of the most vulnerable to climate change, yet have contributed least to the climate emergency. The industry has grown rapidly in the past decade […]
Storage is increasingly becoming the hot topic when talking about solar projects in Africa as there is a growing interaction between the two technologies. Lithium-ion solutions have been very popular over the past 24 months, as they are presented with many advantages compared to the historical lead-acid. But lead-acid also offer great interest, especially […]
Reunited. In One Place. The 23rd Africa Energy Forum (aef) will arrive in London at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, on the 15th-17th November 2021, to once again unite governments, utilities and regulators with development finance institutions, commercial banks, power developers, technology providers, EPCs and professional services. Here’s some of the reasons we’re so excited to be getting back together Get an overview of the agenda, […]
You are invited to join the hybrid event “Infrastructure Development Africa, IDA”, an international Trade Fair for the Development of the African Infrastructure Market. IDA 2021 focuses on the development of technical infrastructure in Africa (fields of financing, planning, construction, operation, and maintenance) Register here
Accounting policies play a crucial but often overlooked role in the management of any company. As a relatively new sector operating primarily in emerging markets, the PAYGo solar sector confronts this regularly. PAYGo solar companies have a challenge deciding which accounting policies they can or should use to manage their businesses and present them to […]
The AFSIA Solar Awards is the industry’s premier awards ceremony. This annual event is the platform to recognize and celebrate exceptional talent and achievements in the African solar market. The application process is open to everyone and applicants can choose among 16 award categories. Applications open on July 23rd 2021 and will close on September […]
