Global South
Low-Cost, Reliable Electricity for Nigerian Businesses: Nigeria’s First DisCo-Enabled Hybrid Solar Project
This article was originally published as a contributed article in The Guardian Nigeria. Mohammed Akar is the general manager of The Wood Factory, a leading manufacturer of high-end furniture, doors, and home and office interiors, based in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. In his 16 years of working at…
Why an Integrated Approach Is Needed for the Transition from Coal to Clean
Indonesia, a country of 270 million people but with a land mass only one-fifth the size of the United States, is one of the top 10 greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in the world. In 2023, over 60 percent of its electricity came from coal-fired power plants but at the same…
Caribbean Women Are Making Waves in Clean Energy
Meet three women who are leading the clean energy transition through education, mentorship, and community.
Electric Rice Mills Reduce Reliance On Soaring Diesel Prices In Niger State, Nigeria
This article was originally posted on The Energizing Agriculture Programme’s website on November 8, 2023. At today’s fuel prices, Mohammed Aliyu’s diesel-powered rice mill sometimes costs him more to run than he makes selling the end product, resulting in losses for his business. His experience is not…
Sharing the Power: Nigerian Community Takes Charge of Their Energy Development
Chief Alhaja Akamo, the Onigbaje (head of commerce) of Mokoloki town, owns a shop selling biscuits, chips, soap, hard liquor, beer, and most importantly, ice, cold water, and soda drinks, much appreciated in the sweltering, sweat-inducing 90°F (30°C) heat. Akamo’s well-stocked shop, which she operates with her sister, is a…
