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…
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…
EnGreen’s project in Guinea focuses on solar mini-grids, aiming to boost electrification, improve quality of life, and promote economic growth through sustainable energy solutions.
Training and mentorship in renewable energy create lasting professional growth, exemplified by Tatyama Andrew’s journey from a remote Ugandan village to a business development analyst, showcasing the transformative power of education and support.
Engreen’s “Training of Trainers” program in the Philippines, in collaboration with CORE and NEA, aims to enhance the skills of electric cooperatives. The initiative focuses on implementing solar hybrid mini-grid systems, promoting sustainable energy solutions, and improving the nation’s energy resilience. This capacity-building effort is crucial for advancing renewable energy adoption in the region.
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…
EnGreen is actively engaged in collaborative research initiatives within Europe through grant-based opportunities, participating in 5 Horizon Europe initiatives and other EU programs like LIFE, INTERREG, and PRIMA. EnGreen excels by integrating academic insights with practical experience, managing projects from conception to execution. Their R&I focuses include renewable energy technologies, decarbonization, sustainable energy, and stakeholder engagement. Key projects include OptiMG, promoting decentralized renewable energy solutions, and EMERGE, empowering African development through clean energy production and resource sustainability.
EnGreen promotes sustainable energy in Africa through innovative green solutions, addressing energy challenges, and fostering eco-friendly development for a sustainable future.
