IRENA Archives - Microgrid Media

Solar PV, Renewable Microgrids Stand Out in 2017 IRENA/ADFD Joint Facility Awards

Published on January 25, 2017 January 17, 2017 by Andrew Burger

Solar PV and microgrids stood out among other categories of emerging economy renewable energy projects vying for concessionary, “soft” loans in the International Renewable Energy... Read more →

Hybrid Renewable Mini-Grids A Potential $200 Billion Market

Published on October 31, 2016 October 8, 2016 by Andrew Burger

Declining costs and improving performance are fueling rapid growth of renewable energy mini-grids, particularly in rural and remote communities and areas. Worldwide, the nascent market... Read more →

Off-Grid Renewable Energy Bringing Universal Electricity Access to Africa

Published on January 21, 2017 October 3, 2016 by Andrew Burger

Off-grid renewable energy solutions can provide an estimated 60 percent of the additional generation needed to achieve universal access to reliable electricity sources, according to... Read more →