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NEWS
Kenyan Innovator Wins Global Citizen Prize for Solar-Powered Farming Solution
Dysmus Kisilu, the Kenyan entrepreneur behind Solar Freeze, has been named one of four recipients of this year’s Global Citizen Prize, a prestigious award recognising young leaders making outstanding contributions to ending extreme poverty worldwide. Kisilu will be honoured on stage at Global Citizen NOW in New York City on Thursday, May 14, where he will receive a $10,000 grant…
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ENERGY
PowerBank announces $1.1m incentive for 7.1 MW solar project in New York
PowerBank Corporation (PowerBank), a player in distributed solar energy, battery storage, and clean energy infrastructure across North America, announced that its 7.1 MW Jordan Rd 2 community solar project located on privately-owned brownfield lands in Skaneateles Falls, New York, has been approved for up to $1.1 million in incentives through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)…
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Plexus Energy and Growatt Partner to Advance Solar Energy Solutions in Kenya
Kenyan clean energy firm Plexus Energy has announced an exclusive partnership with Growatt, one of the world’s largest solar inverter manufacturers, in a deal that will see the Chinese company’s technology distributed across Kenya and the broader East African region for the first time. The partnership was unveiled at a launch event at Pride Inn Westlands in Nairobi on Monday,…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
Regulation Is Central In Unlocking The Untapped Potential Of Solar Water Heating In Kenya’s Clean Energy Future
On 21st November 2025, in a carnival mood at Belem, Brazil, participants from 198 Parties – commonly known as member countries – closed shop at the Conference of Parties (COP) 30 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Even though there were no concrete agreements on phasing out fossil fuels, the five core objectives agreed upon centred…
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The Business Case for Resilient Solar-EV Infrastructure in Africa
For commercial real estate developers and fleet operators across Africa, the challenge is twofold and relentless: navigating the crippling disruptions of grid instability (load shedding) while managing the skyrocketing logistics costs driven by volatile fossil fuel prices. The traditional reliance on diesel generators is quickly becoming a financial liability rather than a safety net. In this volatile landscape, the integration…
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ENERGY
KCB Bank and Alliance High School Partner to Launch Solarization Project
KCB Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Kenya’s clean energy transition through its support of the solarization project launched during the centenary celebrations of Alliance High School. The milestone event, which marked 100 years of the institution’s legacy in academic excellence, was graced by the Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto, highlighting the growing national focus on sustainable infrastructure…
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A Small Solar Centre Opens in Nairobi While the Country Rethinks How It Powers Homes
Inside the mall corridors of Sarit Centre, a new space invites visitors to handle solar panels, inspect inverters and walk through the mechanics of a rooftop system. The display belongs to SpenoMatic Group, which has opened what it calls an interactive solar learning centre in Nairobi. The room itself is modest. Panels mounted on demonstration frames. Screens explaining kilowatt hours.…
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d.light Extends Solar Product Warranty to 5 Years
d.light has announced the launch of the off-grid solar industry’s first 5-year product warranty, setting a new benchmark for durability, reliability, and customer protection. This milestone reinforces d.light’s long-standing commitment to quality leadership. Fifteen years ago, d.light became the first company in the sector to introduce a 2-year warranty — a move that fundamentally shifted customer expectations and pushed the…
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ENERGY
Revego Africa Energy Fund Breaks New Ground with Solar Investment in South Africa
Revego Africa Energy has announced a significant step forward in its renewable energy strategy with the development of a 150MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in South Africa’s Free State province. The project marks Revego’s first greenfield investment and is set to play a pivotal role in supplying clean, cost-effective power to the country’s commercial and industrial sectors. The utility-scale solar…
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Co-operative University of Kenya inks 40MW solar deal with Chinese firm
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) has signed a multi-billion shilling agreement with Chinese renewable energy firm Shandong Dahai Group to develop a 40-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. The project, dubbed the “Chancellor Legacy Programme,” was formalized this December following high-level talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, CUK Chancellor Dr. Bernard Chitunga, and senior executives from Dahai Solar. Unlike…
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