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Africa’s energy goals are closely tied to advancements in battery storage technology – not only in the generation of electricity but also in its efficient storage and distribution. Considerable progress in the past two years show a continent-wide commitment to expanding battery storage capacity.
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In California’s wildland-urban interface, solar-plus-storage microgrid-powered neighborhood resilience centers were pivotal in their role during grid blackouts. The Oakland EcoBlock project illustrated how 12 adjacent homes could be powered by a shared solar microgrid, reducing energy costs by 60% while keeping the power on during local outages.
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Using blockchain’s distributed ledger system helps energy distribution move from conventional, centralized approaches to more fair and effective ones. Blockchain allows communities to create, trade, and consume energy locally without depending on a centralized authority.
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Women bring unique approaches to problem-solving, collaboration, and long-term planning that can drive Africa’s energy transformation. Research shows that companies with diverse leadership teams are more likely to outperform their peers, and diverse teams generate stronger financial returns.
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We are optimistic about the future of PAYGo. The sector has seen a downturn in investments, caused by macroeconomic headwinds and business model challenges. But despite this adversity, PAYGo companies remain standing at the forefront of the fight to end energy poverty, providing households with first-time access to the electricity.
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Africa50 is setting up several green funds for $700 million, including the first region-wide initiative for power companies. In a first for the continent, Africa50 also intends to create a $200 million fund for companies that provide distributed renewable energy, like solar-powered mini-grids and home systems.
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A woman engineer took advantage of TREEP to build a successful business providing fishing communities around Lake Victoria with low-cost, environmentally friendly tools to improve sardine harvest and processing. Her innovative solutions have allowed local fishermen to cut costs by 40% and improved the working conditions of the women.
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While the world is scrambling to accelerate energy production, we are leaving billions of people behind. Leaders have made bold commitments to build sustainable economies, yet we still have 700 million people who do not have a lightbulb in their homes and roughly one-third of the global population still use wood, charcoal and biomass for cooking.
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Many see decentralized power grids as the best option for improving energy security. These networks enhance traditional grid infrastructure by utilizing community-based energy resources alongside centralized power stations. Here’s how a team of MIT engineers seeks to improve decentralized power grids and help keep homes energized in the future.
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Access to energy and the energy transition are two intertwined challenges: without massive electrification, the deployment of sustainable infrastructure, and the rollout of renewable energies, it seems difficult to create sustainable value.
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