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Expanding in African markets requires risk management. Research shows that businesses with strong risk management practices are 40% more likely to survive beyond their third year. Operational challenges, such as frequent power outages, remain a hurdle. Financial stability is equally important. Regulatory compliance is becoming more streamlined.
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Agrivoltaics is an emerging application of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology that involves the use of solar panels on working farmlands, seeking to transform food and energy systems by integrating solar power generation with agricultural production on the same plots of land.
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Solar lighting kits have emerged as an affordable, sustainable alternative. To understand their impact, a study was conducted in rural Ghana by Kleinman Center for Energy Policy where solar lighting kits were distributed free of charge to low-income households.
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Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.
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According to the African Venture Capital Association, investment values cratered 53% to $1.9 billion in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to 2023, underscoring the regulatory barriers investors face. From inconsistent policies to currency volatility, these bottlenecks are dimming Africa’s shine: …
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Women entrepreneurs are making their mark across East, West, and Southern Africa, showcasing their influence in the continent’s growing tech ecosystem. Many of these leaders are also rethinking talent development by offering employee training and skill-building programs, further boosting their impact on Africa’s tech landscape.
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Connecting Africa has compiled a list of three agritech trends that local startups are using to address challenges faced by farmers on the continent.
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With a rugged steel frame, fat puncture-resistant tires, thicker spokes, and a solid suspension, the AfricroozE is as close to bulletproof as a bike gets. It’s also designed to look and feel familiar, borrowing from motorcycle styling that resonates with local riders. In short: it’s not just strong, it fits the culture.
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Between 15 and 30 per cent of the cobalt in lithium-ion batteries used widely to store solar energy comes from informal mines in Democratic Republic of Congo, where forced and child labour are common. Around 40 per cent of the global supply of polysilicon comes from Xinjiang Uyghur Region, where it is reported to be made with forced labour.
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Energy poverty in schools can stem from a lack of access to energy services, affordability, or unreliable and poor-quality energy provision. The end result: environments where both teaching and learning are hindered, ultimately reducing the quality of education. Innovative technologies are working to change the way we power education.
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