A consortium of researchers and companies has been awarded a £3 million ($3.7 million) grant to explore the manufacturing of perovskite solar modules in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria. The project aims to drive sustainable energy solutions by promoting local solar manufacturing in low- and middle-income countries.

With the growing recognition of domestic renewable energy manufacturing as a critical priority across the Global South, a webinar hosted by REMI addressed the role of Special Economic Zones, as a key strategy to reduce import dependency, build local industries, and create jobs, all while aligning with energy transition and green growth objectives.