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Solar is one of the cheapest methods of generating electricity on a site and has very little maintenance requirements compared to other renewable energy technologies. It is an environmentally friendly alternative from traditional fossil fuel energy as well as economically viable.
The M&V process is a process whereby data is collected to determine a baseline in the client''s energy consumption patterns. This enables us to customize a design to best suit the clients.
Since not much emphasis was placed on energy conservation in the past, most of the older equipment is not energy efficient. An opportunity exists for companies to reduce their energy consumption significantly by upgrading or retrofitting equipment. The major technological focus would be on the hot water system, heating and cooling system, lighting and power factor correction. An energy management plan would be carried out in order to reduce consumption to when it is required. By reducing consumption, there is a reduction in electricity expense and a resultant reduction in the''s carbon footprint.
"Africa''s leadership is paving the way for a sustainable energy future on the continent and around the world," said William Asiko, Vice President and head of The Rockefeller Foundation''s Africa Regional Office. "From mini grids to clean cooking solutions, from policies to regulations, The Rockefeller Foundation is proud to partner with African leaders to scale innovations that can transform vulnerable people''s lives and livelihoods."
The Rockefeller Foundation calculates that across 72 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East, there is an 8,700 terawatt-hour (TWh) "Green Power Gap," which represents the renewable energy capacity that must be generated by 2050 for these countries to meet both global development and climate goals. And while an energy transition is already taking hold in many advanced and emerging markets, 42 of the 72 countries are in sub-Saharan Africa, which is home to approximately 600 million people living without electricity, while a significantly large population lack access to affordable and reliable energy.
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Saliem Fakir, Executive Director of the ACF, said: "We are excited about the AEFI. We aim to build indigenous capacity in energy planning, modeling, and economic analysis across the continent. This aligns perfectly with the ACF''s approach to climate development investment platforms, as we move towards practical implementation. Our focus is on using knowledge and expertise to drive real change. Our new motto, from policy to implementation, reflects our commitment to solution-orientated action."
Dr. Frederick Nyang, Director of the ASR, said: "We are delighted to secure support for the second phase of ASR''s development, which will focus on establishing the ASR as a recognized centre of excellence for energy policy and regulation. We aim to deliver continent-wide reach for our activities, focused on research and training that enhance the regulatory environment, foster innovation, and support the transition to sustainable energy systems."
Samiksha Nair, Chief Strategy Officer of CCA, said: "The Delivery Units Network is an opportunity for CCA to support and amplify an African-led agenda on one of the continent''s most pressing climate, health, and energy challenges. We look forward to working with heads of state, ministers, climate envoys, and other leaders as they prioritize this issue, unlock financing at scale, and commit to delivering meaningful results at a national level."
Sarah Malm, Executive Director of GOGLA, said: "Access to clean, low-cost renewable energy in Africa underpins economic development, creates jobs, builds climate resilience, powers digital connectivity, and supports food security. At GOGLA we work with The Rockefeller Foundation to advocate for the hardest to reach populations and build the political will and technical capacity of national governments to accelerate access to clean renewable energy."
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, said: “I join world leaders in commending His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema''s commitment to accelerate the deployment of decentralized renewable energy solutions through the 1000 Mini-grid Initiative. Through the Zambia Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive (ZEDSI), which is implemented by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)''s Universal Energy Facility (UEF) with funding support from The Rockefeller Foundation, we will support the commercial viability of mini-grid projects and bolster rural economic development across the country."
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GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, representing over 200 members working to transform lives through clean, affordable, and high-quality solar products and services. More than 560 million climate-vulnerable people already benefit from off-grid solar today. With the right support, our industry is poised to scale rapidly, aiming to improve the lives of 1 billion people by 2030. GOGLA drives this progress by serving as a central hub for the sector, offering vital market data, advocating for supportive policies and increased investment, and providing value-added services to our members. Learn more at gogla .
About Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organization that works in partnership with the United Nations and leaders in government, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society and philanthropies to drive faster action towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 – in line with the Paris Agreement on climate. We work to ensure a clean energy transition that leaves no one behind and brings new opportunities for everyone to fulfill their potential.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation''s mission is to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal and sustainable.
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The transition to renewable energy in Africa has been progressing impressively over the last decade, with many countries working to increase renewable energy capacity in recent years.
Forecasts by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the intergovernmental organisation mandated to facilitate cooperation, advance knowledge and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy, indicate that with the right policies, regulation, governance and access to financial markets, sub-Saharan Africa could meet up to 67 per cent of its energy needs by 2030.
Mr. Adnan Amin, the director-general of IRENA, says a lot of countries in Africa are increasingly embracing renewables as an enabler to leapfrog to sustainable energy future.
"As a promising sign of things to come, several African countries have already succeeded in making steps necessary to scale up renewables, such as adoption of support policies, investment promotion and regional collaboration," Mr. Amin said at the 9th Session of the agency''s Assembly, held in Abu Dhabi last year.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco and South Africa have shown firm commitment towards accelerated use of modern renewable energy and are leading energy transition efforts, while some of Africa''s smaller countries including Cape Verde, Djibouti, Rwanda and Swaziland have also set ambitious renewable energy targets. Others are following suit, and renewable energy is on the rise across the continent.
For example, Africa has shown great progress in the development of its solar energy markets over the recent years, with the continent experiencing a growth of over 1.8W of new solar installations, mainly driven by five countries; Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Ghana.
At the same time, Mr. Daniel-Alexander Schroth, the Acting director for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at the African Development Bank (AfDB) exudes confidence that things are heading to the right path and Africa''s renewable energy is on accelerated growth.
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