Ulster University
The SolaFin2Go initiative tackles the challenge of affordable standalone solar systems in sub-Saharan Africa, testing entry-level solutions with innovative photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies. Financed
Tag: Solar
Ubuntu Power
Ubuntu Power is a socially driven business focused on providing affordable solar power and unrestricted Internet to off-grid communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Kenya.
Trusted Renewables
Despite being a middle-income country, India contends with unreliable local electricity grids causing extended outages. The solution focuses on innovative business and financing models for
Telemetry Associates
The TUPROOFS project explores innovative ways to integrate PV and Solar Thermal technologies on roofs, focusing on newly built and Passivhaus-level residential and commercial structures,
Solaris Photonics
Alkali thin film Photovoltaic (PV) technology, patented by Solaris Photonics as APVs, presents a breakthrough in overcoming limitations like heat generation and high production costs
Power Roll Ltd
Power Roll Ltd (PRL) is at the forefront of solar energy solutions, introducing innovative mini-grid systems in sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Himalayas. Utilizing patented
Power Roll
BSL addresses global energy poverty, with over 1.2 billion lacking electricity. Despite the dramatic growth of solar panel technology, off-grid rural areas in India, SE
Power Roll
Big Solar Limited (BSL) addresses the energy gap for over 1.2 billion people lacking electricity, especially in off-grid rural areas like India, SE Asia, and
Nava Technology Ltd
This project aims to prove the technical feasibility of a potentially disruptive technology that can reduce the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) for the widely-available
Gamos
The project explores the feasibility of solar electric cooking (eCook) in Africa, anticipating cost parity with biomass (charcoal) by 2020. Solar photovoltaic and lithium iron
DUCKDUCK LTD
DuckDuck and the Energy Research Institute at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand collaborate with I-ON (South Korea) to explore the synergies between Demand Response and distributed
De Montfort University
Photovolatic (PV) solar cells are renewable energy devices that convert the energy of light directly into electricity. The cost of PV devices remains very high
Cranfield University
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers substantial heat for cooking, laundry, and crop drying in remote areas. Yet, it needs improved energy efficiency compared to other
Big Solar
The market for photovoltaic (PV) modules has expanded dramatically over the past decade. Big Solar Limited is developing Power Roll, an ultra-lightweight and ultra-low-cost solar
Smart Villages
Innovative mobile minigrid for rapid scaling of rural energy access in Kenya. REGION Kenya, East africa TECHNOLOGY Next generation solar SECTOR Productive Uses STAGE Early
Verditek
Development of robust, ultra-lightweight portable solar energy system – providing scalable, renewable power (50w-1.5kw) to off grid communities in Zimbabwe and SSA. REGION Zimbabwe, South
Azuri
Unplugging the generator: solar power tackling intermittent grid in Nigeria. REGION Nigeria, Eastern Africa TECHNOLOGY Next generation solar STAGE Late ROUND Round 8
Africa Power
Productive Use of DC Solar Power in Africa to Improve the Quality of Rural Life REGION Tanzania, Eastern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE
M-Solv
USPV Ultrasealing for Photovoltaics REGION South Africa, Southern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE On Grid STAGE Mid ROUND Round 7
Enso Trading
Solar Energy for Cleaner, Safer Kitchens in Kenya REGION Kenya, Eastern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Household/Stand-alone STAGE Early ROUND Round 7
Dalmatian Technology
Remote Solar Systems (RemSol) REGION Tanzania, Eastern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Household/Stand-alone STAGE Early ROUND Round 7
Africa Power
Low cost, graduated PAYG solar home systems for Africa REGION Tanzania, Eastern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Household/Stand-alone STAGE Early ROUND Round 4
Palliser Engineers
Optical Transfer of Heat with Electrical and Light Output (OTHELLO) REGION Not Yet Defined Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Mini-Grid STAGE Mid ROUND Round
Odqa Renewable Energy Technologies
Mini-grid scale CSP feasibility project for off-grid applications in Namibia REGION Namibia, Southern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy Generation SCALE Mini Grid STAGE Early ROUND
Lumiere Designs
Low-cost modular solar power system using Total Internal Photonic Absorption (TIPA) REGION Nigeria, Western Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Mini-Grid STAGE Mid ROUND
Tiwakiki Consulting
ISABET: Integrated Solar And Bio-Energy Technology for electricity supply in Nigeria REGION Nigeria, Western Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Mini-Grid STAGE Mid ROUND
M-KOPA
Catalysing energy access in Africa through smarter energy storage management REGION Kenya, Eastern Africa Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Household/Stand-alone STAGE Mid ROUND Round
Thin Metal Films
USPV Ultrasealing for Photovoltaics REGION India, Southern Asia Technology Solar SECTOR Energy generation SCALE Household/Stand-alone STAGE Early ROUND Round 7
Lambda Energy
Luminescent Downshifting to Improve PV Efficiency in Regions with High Solar Irradiance and potential impact on off-grid solar in Sub-Saharan Africa REGION Zambia, Southern Africa