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    Akon’s Lighting Africa program successfully brings solar energy to 600 million Africans

    Posted on December 2, 2015 by Gareth Mankoo

    Last year, Akon conceptualized and launched the inspiring Akon Lighting Africa initiative that aimed at bringing solar energy to millions of homes in Africa. It’s been a year now and the project has been a roaring success for the singer … Continue reading3 →

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    Coca-Cola powers African grocery kiosks with solar energy

    Posted on April 22, 2013 by gavril

    One of the world’s most popular cola manufacturers, Coca-Cola, is bringing greener technology to Africa in order to secure its stance in the African market. The company has joined hands with One Degree Solar to bring solar energy to grid-free … Continue reading3 →

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    Samsung launches mobile solar powered health centers in Africa

    Posted on March 19, 2013 by gavril

    Rural areas are usually detached from proper health-care facilities, causing a rise in the number of diseases and illnesses and the casualties that result from these. South Korean electronics giant, Samsung, has recently come up with solar-powered health centers that … Continue reading3 →

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    Philips to light up1000m2 “lighting centers” in Africa with solar-powered LED lighting

    Posted on August 21, 2012 by gavril

    electronics giant Philips, also known as Royal Philips Electronics, has been drawing plans to lighten up far-flung areas of Africa since quite a while now and is currently planning to invest a whopping $1.48 million in the effort. The company … Continue reading3 →

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    STG International to setup Solar ORC systems providing hot water and electricity in Africa

    Posted on August 16, 2012 by gavril

    Electricity isn’t really an energy source that can be yet be taken for granted in certain isolated parts of Africa where more often than not, a regular supply is considered a luxury. STG International, an MIT non-profit has come up … Continue reading3 →

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    Samsung plans to go large in Africa with upcoming forum in Kenya

    Posted on May 12, 2011 by gavril

    Keeping the energy crisis in Africa in mind, Samsung has planned for a forum in Kenya scheduled to be held this week in regards to launching notebooks, tablets, appliances, and other electronics build to perfection specifically for use in the … Continue reading3 →

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    Senegalese elementary school educates with solar powered interactive whiteboard

    Posted on February 11, 2011 by gavril

    Kids studying at the Senegalese elementary school of Ecole Sinthiou Mbadane1 will have a unique classroom environment. The usual blackboard and chalk have been tossed away for a more sophisticated interactive whiteboard, powered by solar energy! The area is cut … Continue reading3 →

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    Morocco plays host to the biggest wind farm in Africa, costing $300 million

    Posted on June 29, 2010 by gavril

    Morocco’s King Mohammed VI cut the red ribbon and pulled the veil of a new 250-million-euro (300 million dollar) wind farm, the biggest in Africa, near Tangiers on Monday. The wind farm is located in Melloussa, 34 kilometers (21 miles) … Continue reading3 →

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    Africa will have bikes made from sustainable bamboo

    Posted on February 10, 2010 by shvveta

    The Bamboo Bike Project that started in Africa, began with the only aim to reduce the cost of production and use of materials while making a bike. The project propagates building the bike using sustainable materials, such as bamboo. A … Continue reading3 →

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    Solar powered irrigation in Africa

    Posted on January 8, 2010 by shvveta

    Africa, as we all know is a very under-developed region. Thousands of children are undernourished whereas the employment opportunities are also very meager. With the new concept of solar powered irrigation, the conditions there have become better there. Not only … Continue reading3 →

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