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ARC Power unveils plans to spearhead the african energy revolution

Monday, 11 January 2021 Robin Whitlock

ARC Power has announced new plans for continental expansion that would see the British startup become one of the largest mini-grid providers in africa.

Bboxx, EDF, and SunCulture Team Up With Togo Government to Accelerate Access to Solar-Powered Farming

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 REM Bboxx, a next generation utility, and EDF, a global leader in low-carbon energies, are expanding access to solar-powered irrigation systems for thousands of farmers. With the launch of this new business ...

Midsummer Strengthens Presence on Iberian Peninsula

Friday, 04 December 2020 REM Swedish solar technology leader Midsummer and Portuguese leading supplier of bitumen membrane roofing solutions Imperalum have signed a letter of intent to provide solar integrated roofs to commercial ...

Bboxx Secures Loan to Accelerate Energy Access in DRC

Monday, 23 November 2020 REM Bboxx, a next generation utility, has secured a $4 million loan from the Facility for Energy Inclusion Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (FEI OGEF), a debt fund managed by Lion's Head Global Partners (LHGP). ...

Bboxx Makes Solar Energy Accessible at Scale in africa

Tuesday, 25 August 2020 REM Bboxx, a next generation utility that manufactures, distributes and finances decentralized solar powered systems in developing countries, has launched the bPower20 product, to make solar energy more accessible ...

Nigeria

RMI, IBEDC and Nayo Tech deploys Nigeria’s first commercial undergrid minigrid project

Monday, 03 August 2020 Robin Whitlock With the support of the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), IBEDC, and Nayo Tech have joined forces to accelerate the commercial deployment of undergrid minigrid ...

Solar mini-grids set to play critical role in universal electricity access

Monday, 06 July 2020 Robin Whitlock Mini-grids could play a critical role in providing electricity to rural communities and businesses and in helping to connect the 789 million people worldwide who currently do not have access, according ...

Bboxx Unveils New Global Brand as it Celebrates 10^th Year in Business

Wednesday, 17 June 2020 REM Bboxx, a next generation utility, that manufactures, distributes and finances decentralized solar powered systems in developing countries, has today unveiled the launch of its new global visual identity. ...

DNV GL Launches Collaboration to Develop Recommended Practice for Floating Solar Power Plants

Tuesday, 09 June 2020 REM DNV GL has launched a collaborative joint industry project (JIP) with 14 industry participants to develop the industry’s first recommended practice (RP) for floating solar power projects. The planned ...

Azuri helping Kenyan children to continue education off-grid

Thursday, 09 April 2020 Robin Whitlock

Provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions for off-grid africa, Azuri Technologies, is helping to educate off-grid children across Kenya while schools remain closed.