Africa
2023
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RMI and InfraCorp Formalize Partnership with Landmark MoU to Scale Clean Energy Infrastructure in Nigeria Fostering an investment-ready pipeline of clean energy infrastructure in Nigeria for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive projects Abuja, Nigeria – October…
Africa
2023
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RMI Rolls Out Innovative Community Electrification Model to Accelerate Energy Access and Unlock Rural Economic Growth in Nigeria RMI, in collaboration with Nigerian developers and supported by the Dutch Postcode Lottery, kick-starts Sharing the Power’s…
Africa
2020
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Recovery Stimulus Can Chart the Way for Resilient Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa A new RMI report articulates six principles of strategic stimulus interventions for global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, that can…
Africa
2020
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Nigeria’s First Commercial Undergrid Minigrid Project Successfully Powers the Mokoloki Community Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), and Nayo Tropical Technology (Nayo Tech) partner to bring Nigeria’s first rural commercial undergrid minigrid…
Africa
2020
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RMI Report Shows How Linking Agriculture and Rural Electrification in Ethiopia could Unlock US$4 Billion for the National Economy RMI’s latest report highlights the importance of rural electrification as Ethiopia experiences threats to its economy…
Africa
2019
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A new report showcases a pathway to implementing undergrid minigrids that has the potential to save electricity distribution companies and communities millions of dollars while dramatically expanding the market for distributed energy resources in Nigeria.…
Africa
2018
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RURAL MINIGRIDS IDENTIFIED AS A COMMERCIALLY VIABLE SOLUTION WITH RAPID COST REDUCTION POTENTIAL Rural minigrids can deliver power to the hundreds of millions that grid extension struggles to reach, with costs poised to plummet by…
Africa
2018
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REPORT IDENTIFIES NIGERIA AS A TESTING GROUND FOR UNDERGRID MINIGRIDS Analysis finds undergrid minigrids offer a $1 billion revenue opportunity Lagos, Nigeria – November 26, 2018 — A new study by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)…
Africa
2018
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Energy without End-Use: New report shows demand-side barriers impede access despite rush to supply electricity Lagos, Nigeria– October 29, 2018, Despite the rush to supply Africa with electricity, consumers and small rural businesses are being…
Africa
2018
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The Latest Rocky Mountain Institute and the Nigerian Renewable Energy Roundtable report shows US$20 billion investment opportunity for Nigeria in scaling minigrids Abuja, Nigeria – Aug 28, 2018, Rocky Mountain Institute and the Nigerian Economic…