South Africa’s electricity system is changing. After years of blackouts until 2024, the state-owned energy company Eskom is being unbundled into smaller companies, and the sector is increasingly open ...

*Solar critical to expanding electricity access, says NEMSAEmmanuel Addeh in AbujaThe federal government through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) with technical support from ...

Nigeria's FG has launched guidelines for solar mini-grid connections, enhancing electricity access, boosting investor ...

Power grids around the world are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks because of the vulnerabilities of home solar installations. As distributed energy resources like rooftop solar become more ...

An international research team has found Cameroon exhibited a slow but obvious move towards equitable electrification between 2015 and 2024, with an increased focus on distributed renewable energy ...

As off-grid solar systems expand to serve remote and underserved communities worldwide, digitalization has become a crucial need for efficient project development, implementation, and long-term ...

Flexible solar panels are lightweight, portable and useful for curved surfaces, but they are not right for every setup. Here’s how they compare with standard panels ...

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Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. So when PG&E approached Gillogly about installing a solar- and battery-powered ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

Benin’s government has reaffirmed its intention to make renewable energy the main source of the country’s power supply by 2030. Access to electricity in Benin remains both low and highly uneven: ...

Plug-in solar panels can be fitted to balconies, walls and gardens, but safe installation depends on the right location, permissions and connection method.