Off-grid electricity production from renewables, although largely unrecorded in most countries, is believed to be expanding rapidly. By combining information from surveys, administrative data and desk research, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has attempted to illuminate major trends in off-grid renewable energy deployment around the world.
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In Russia’s Arctic zone, Hevel Energo Servis, a subsidiary of Russian solar energy company Hevel, has installed two off-grid power stations totalling 2.6 MW, combining diesel engines with solar PV and storage systems. The plants are located in the Far East villages of Snezhnoye and Kanchalan in the Chukotka autonomous region.
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has received funding for its Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform less than a year after its debut. Following the AfDB Board’s approval in December 2020 for a $20 million concessional investment from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (Sefa) to establish the pla
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Rolls-Royce has announced an investment in Kowry Energy, a Berlin-based start-up that provides sustainable and decentralised energy systems. By merging renewable energy sources such as solar and battery storage systems, the start-up will deliver energy solutions employing photovoltaic systems and demand of up to 1 MW in collaboration with local independent power providers and operators. This reduces the use of fossil fuels while maximising the benefits of Africa’s climatic conditions.
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Mini-grids are complex systems with different suppliers, they are developed for different applications and there is often high regulatory uncertainty regarding their installation and operation. The sustainable market growth and long-term profitability of mini-grid systems requires Quality Infrastructure.
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The federal government of Nigeria has commenced its program of installing solar home systems across 5 million households in the country. After a three-year period, beneficiaries could fully own the solar system and be entitled to a monthly payment of up to $10.49. The program will also foster the development of the local manufacturing industry for the assembly and manufacturing of components.
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Despite a large and rapidly growing population, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects electricity consumption in Africa to remain a relatively small share of global totals through 2050. Relatively low consumption, in part, results from the limited reach of central grid power in rural areas and the unreliability of central grid power in urban areas.
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The Mokoloki project is a first step on the broader pathway to utility innovation, for both IBEDC and the power sector in sub-Saharan Africa. The pilot tests the feasibility of undergrid minigrids to reduce utility losses and drive economic development in rural communities.
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The World Bank Group and the Government of Myanmar have signed a grant agreement worth USD 3.45 million which will help over 450,000 people in rural Myanmar gain access to clean energy.
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