Zambia turns to solar to solve energy crisis
Zambia gets 90% of its electricity from rewewables - mostly hydropower from the mighty Kariba Dam. But droughts have sent the country spiraling into an energy crisis. Now it's betting big on…
Nigeria’s power woes persist as solar adoption stalls
Constant power outages in Nigeria have become a problem for residents like Shakirah Fatomide. The Rural Electrification Agency hopes to mitigate the problem by domesticating solar panel manufacturing. However, smaller businesses and…
Where, when and how to watch the total solar eclipse?
Millions of people across North America will get the chance to experience a very special natural event on Monday when a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Mexico, the…
Ethiopia: The power of solar clothing
How frustrating is it when you are on the road and your mobile phone runs out of power. This Ethiopian student invented the solution: wearable solar clothing.…
Cape Verde: Solar energy changes people’s lives in isolated village
On the island of Santiago, a Capeverdean government project provides two neighboring and isolated rural communities with renewable energy free of charge. In total, 15 homes were equipped with photovoltaic kits. Residents…
Environmentalists campaign against use of fossil fuel as alternative source of electricity
With the very poor electricity supply in Nigeria, majority of people have resulted in alternative power sources such as fossil fuel, solar, inverter and some of these affect the environment negatively.…
Nigerian community gets a solar dryer
Drying fruit and vegetables in the sun is the traditional way to preserve them. But out in the open, they are exposed to bugs, dirt, and weather. A women’s initiative has constructed…
Making solar power portable
In many African countries people rely on dirty generators for power. Berlin start-up SunZilla offers an alterantive with its solar kits that can supply and store electricity for up to seven people.…