Rural Electrification Archives

Haiti Solar Micro-Utility Amps Up, 20x Expansion in Customer Base on Tap

Published on February 23, 2017 February 14, 2017 by Andrew Burger

Many more Haitians living in the island nation’s northwest stand to gain access to safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally friendly solar-generated electricity in coming months.... 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 →

Solar Kiosk Turns a Sleepy Kenyan Village Into An Urban Center

Published on March 28, 2016 March 28, 2016 by Benson Rioba

After decades of failed initiatives to extend electricity access, over 600 million people in Africa still do not have access …