The Green Circle

In this episode, Engr. Moyeen Abiodun, Renewable Energy Expert & Former Country Director, PowerGen Renewable Energy compares mini-grid markets across the continent and discusses mechanisms necessary to accelerate sustainable mini-grid deployment.

In recent years off-grid sources have grown from being a source of back-up power generation into low-cost solutions for electrifying rural remote communities and regions. Despite this recent growth, more still needs to be done to reduce the energy deficit in the country. Huge investments are needed in human capital […]

For many off-grid consumers, the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have resulted in a situation where many consumers cannot afford energy and are consequently faced with supply challenges. As a result, off-grid energy providers across the continent are employing payment models that ensure vulnerable consumers have access to energy […]

In recent years, there has been an increase in the popularity and adoption of solar power. While solar is increasingly replacing generators for some, many still are not yet sold on the technology. This apathy stems mostly from previous experiences with solar. Consumers are often incapable of adequately assessing their […]

Decentralised solutions such as mini-grids and solar home systems (SHS) have been hailed as the solution to remote energy needs. While the electrifying potentials of these solutions are quite visible, one area that has been largely overlooked is the aggregate potential of these distributed solutions. In this episode, Emeka Chukwureh, […]