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Lower Cost, Stable Supply, Economic Growth - a Village in Mali Shifts to Solar
Mali is heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports. As a result, around three-quarters of the country’s mostly rural population lack basic energy needs like electricity access. They are ready for change.
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IRENA – Barefoot College Partnership Leaves Rural Footprint with Skilled Energy Champions
Under the agreement, the Solar Mama programme will be linked to the IRENA-supported Entrepreneurship Support Facility programme for mentorship, peer-to-peer learning and enterprise twinning.
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IRENA to Highlight Key Role of Renewables to Realisation of SDGs at UN HLPF
IRENA will highlight the central contribution renewables make to sustainable development and the substantial, cross-sectoral socioeconomic benefits of energy transformation.
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How Domestic Currency Lending Can Accelerate the Energy Transition
Domestic financial institutions are best placed to mitigate credit risks, access competent technical assistance and assess renewable energy investments, they represent a reliable partners in RE project development.
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COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access
The Energy Progress Report provides the most comprehensive look available at the world’s progress towards global energy targets on access to electricity, clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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The Big Impact of Mini-Grids in Mali’s Rural Areas
Solar mini-grids are not only a viable option for last-mile communities but are also at the heart of economic development and improved healthcare in those areas.