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Novel Water-Cleaning Technology as a Sustainable Water Treatment Method in Africa
Water is an essential part of life but what’s more important is having clean, safe water for consumption. Africa battles with water crises, and many people consume contaminated water daily. As JugFree always points out, producing drinking water that’s safe and healthy water is critical. Hence, the introduction of a novel water-cleaning system. All About Novel Water-cleaning System The Novel Water-cleaning System is an initiative of a European-African alliance between partners from South Africa, Germany, Italy, Mozambique, and Spain known as the SafeWaterAfrica project. It is a sustainable water treatment method to produce drinking water …
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The Impact of Solar Lamp Posts in Africa
A few years ago, the idea of utilizing solar lanterns in the African Continent was shunned by a prominent African who thinks that the idea is only looking down on them and their poverty. Several people agreed to the notion of the said prominent African. However, after seeing the significant benefits of solar lamp posts, many Africans changed their minds. The light provided by solar lamp posts is not merely for vision. It can also be used to power up mobile phones, improve the safety and overall quality of the African people, and enhance their …
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Africa’s Off-Grid Funding Shifts
According to GOGLA, a Netherlands-based off-grid solar industry body, there’s a shift in Africa’s investment. The continent has been in the spotlight as a land full of opportunities for off-grid solar. But what has been surprising is that West Africa received more than twice the investments of other African countries. They were able to secure $142 million of investment during 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment remained steady despite the challenges. However, there was still a decrease in acquisitions and investments, partly due to the inability to perform due diligence because of Covid-19’s restrictions …
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Lending Domestic Currency Accelerates The Transition to Renewable Energy
To accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, the deployment of renewable energy technologies must be scaled up. The renewable energy sector is becoming more attractive for those looking for more cost-efficient and stable energy sources through the years as costs for its deployment steadily decline. However, there are locations wherein most investments in renewable energy resources come from credit export organizations and international developments. Because of their low willingness to risk technologies not yet proven in their vicinity, domestic financial institutions are reluctant to lend financial aid to projects in developing renewable energy technologies …
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