Mini-Grid Systems
The Community Energy Service of Bambadinca starts the testing phaseThe project aims at providing the village of Bambadinca (region of Bafata, Guinea-Bissau) with a modern, reliable and accessible electricity service from renewable energy sources. In Bambadinca, NGO TESE sem fronteiras, is implementing this innovative project; "Bambadinca Sta Claro", where 6500 persons will receive energy from a large solar PV system, covering 15,000 m2, that will be producing 270 kW electric power. The electricity benefits both women and children, households, schools and local businesses. About 120 pilot customers started testing on15th November 2014 the Community Energy Service of Bambadinca (SCEB). Read More |
ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status ReportREN21 in cooperation with the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has just released a new report: The ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report. The report provides a regional perspective on the renewable energy and energy efficiency market and industry development in West Africa. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions with regards to the diffusion of renewable energy. The 92-page report covers recent developments, current status, and key trends; by design, it does not provide analysis or forecast. The production of the ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report was supported by ECOWAS, UNIDO under the GEF Strategic Program for West Africa, The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECID) and the Austrian Development Agency. (ADA). Over 50 experts and reviewers from across the ECOWAS region and elsewhere contributed to the report’s content. Read More |
Africa Energy Outlook IEA Publication 2014Sub-Saharan Africa' s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. This report, which has been produced and published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in October 2014, describes one of the most poorly understood parts of the global energy system, offers an authoritative study of its future prospects - broken down by fuel, sector and sub-region - and shows how investment in the sub-Saharan energy sector can stimulate rapid economic and social development across the region. Read More |
Liberia receives $50m renewable-energy funding endorsementThe AfDB backed Liberia for this investment, which would be used to bolster the country’s intention of reaching a 35% electrification rate by 2030, as opposed to the current rate of 2%. The plan is designed to help increase energy access through off-grid electricity schemes based on small hydro, solar PV, biomass, and hybrid systems. Read More |
Installation of 340 kW PV micro-grid in a rural area of Guinea BissauIn Bambadinca, Bafata region in Guinea Bissau, the rural community will benefit of electricity supply through a micro-grid of 340 kW PV, a storage capacity of 69.000 Ah and a diesel genset back-up of 290 kVA. Read More |
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR TARIFF SETTINGTESE – Development Association / Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is executing the EU Bambadinca Sta Claro – Community Programme for Access to Renewable Energy, contract nº2011/231-830, has as specific objective ensure sustainable access Read More |
Africa Energy OutlookRead More |
Review of Strategies and Technologies for Demand-Side Management on Isolated Mini-GridsRead More |
Hybrid power systems based on renewable energies: a suitable and cost-competitive solution for rural electrificationRead More |
Solar-diesel Hybrid Options for the Peruvian Amazon. Lessons Learned from Padre Cocha.Read More |
Technical and Economic Assessment of Off-grid, Mini-grid and Grid Electrification TechnologiesRead More |
15 years of field experience with the "Daily Energy Allowance" concept as the basis for load control and guide for social behavior in rural micro gridsRead More |
Implementation of a PV rural micro grid in the island of Santo Antão (Cape Verde) with an individual energy allowance scheme for demand controlRead More |
World-wide overview of design and simulation tools for hybrid PV systemsRead More |
ToR Consultancy Services for Tariff SettingRead More |
VALDAS & COMPANY LTDRead More |
FRES (Foundation Rural Energy Services)Read More |
Moha ComRead More |
BMB SARead More |
Bambadinca Sta Claro - Programa Comunitário para Acesso a Energias RenováveisRead More |