The Challenge As Africa accelerates its transition to renewable energy, the shortage of skilled technicians and engineers remains a major obstacle — particularly in the deployment of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) solutions critical for rural electrification. In Morocco and across the continent, there is a pressing need to strengthen vocational education, align training with real-world…
At the heart of the energy transition, a paradox still holds back many virtuous initiatives: landscape. In Italy, where cultural identity often blends with the aesthetics of historic villages and the protection of architectural heritage is justifiably strict, installing traditional photovoltaic systems can be a complex undertaking. But what happens when technology becomes invisible? When…
The 10th Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) concluded with a clear message: decentralised renewable energy (DRE) must scale—not only in capacity, but in inclusion, skills, and long-term value for communities. For EnGreen, this edition was more than a turning point—it was a platform to reaffirm who we are and where we’re going. It was also…
Despite the challenges of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian cities are stepping forward to lead the clean energy transition. ANEW-LIFE is a European-funded project committed to empowering local governments and communities to rebuild a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Led by EnGreen, ANEW-LIFE develops and tests innovative financing mechanisms that make urban energy reconstruction not…
The Challenge While Ethiopia has made significant progress in expanding electricity access—rising from 12.7% in 2000 to 55% in 2022—rural communities remain critically underserved, with over 55 million people still lacking access to reliable energy.Despite the country’s vast renewable energy potential, electrification efforts face major obstacles: A highly centralized energy sector Regulatory and financial barriers…
The Challenge Despite its vast potential for solar energy, Niger continues to face critical challenges in providing reliable electricity to rural areas.Many communities in the Keita and Illela departments remain without access to modern energy services, limiting social and economic opportunities and impacting health, education, and productivity. To address this, the Italian Agency for Development…
The Challenge In Malawi, a large percentage of the population lives without access to reliable electricity. This energy gap hinders social and economic development, particularly in rural communities.To address this, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched an initiative to assess priority areas for the development of solar mini-grids and to prepare bankable Detailed Project Reports…
The Challenge Burkina Faso faces persistent challenges in ensuring reliable and affordable access to electricity, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.Millions of people remain disconnected from the national grid, limiting opportunities for economic development, healthcare access, and education.To tackle this, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched a project to assess priority areas for solar mini-grid…
The Challenge The rapid growth of decentralized renewable energy solutions across Africa and the Pacific has created an urgent need for qualified, mobile, and standardized solar energy professionals.Today, significant barriers still exist: Lack of harmonized training standards across countries and regions Limited regional recognition of solar certifications and qualifications Fragmented approaches to workforce development, slowing…
