Bayero University's 79kWp solar PV facility, funded by ECOWAS, sets a sustainable energy model for West Africa. It benefits the university with reliable electricity and creates learning opportunities.
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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in Southern African countries. The two organisations will also co-operate on policy development, capacity building programmes and regional events aimed at attracting investments to the region.
Southern Africa has seen remarkable improvement in electricity access over the past decade. This is largely due to a strong commitment from SADC member states to take advantage of the region’s vast renewable energy potential to improve energy security and meet rising energy demand. As a result, the total share of renewables in power generation rose from 23% in 2015 to almost 39% in 2018. However, despite significant progress, electricity access remains