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As the world reflects the key outcomes of COP26, Jon Lane, Associate Director at the Carbon Trust looks back on his time at COP representing the PREO programme and shares his reflections on the major events and announcements relating to

New analysis reveals $1.2 trillion investment opportunity over the next 10 years can be realised by building productive market demand for off-grid renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa. Africa needs energy for development and the socio-economic transformation of hundreds of millions

The Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme is delighted to announce it will be funding Heifer International, a development organisation working to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing livestock and advice to struggling families. PREO has awarded

According to the Rural Energy Agency (REA), more than 17,000 schools in Tanzania do not have access to energy – impacting enrolment, lesson quality, access to educational resources and teacher retention. Such detrimental effects on formal education only exacerbate the

Mobile Power operates a network of solar-powered battery-charging stations called ‘MOPO Hubs’ across Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, The Gambia and Liberia. Its battery rental system is both affordable and flexible. For Customers, renting a MOPO50 Battery creates a significant

The Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme, is delighted to announce that VOLT-TERRA Farm and Energy Solutions Ltd has been awarded €250,000 to provide cost-effective and reliable electricity to local communities, whilst simultaneously unlocking their economic potential in the process.

“Real breakthrough in boosting demand for renewable energy to create sustainable jobs and reduce poverty” NINE PIONEERING AFRICAN BUSINESSES are set to markedly grow their positive impact on sub-Saharan Africa communities by stimulating clean energy uptake and, in doing so,

PREO funding applications give insight into productive use of energy trends in sub-Saharan Africa The Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme has received a healthy response to its call for Action Learning Projects and Innovative Supply-chain Based Partnerships funding proposals.

Energy 4 Impact and the Carbon Trust are pleased to announce the launch of the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) Programme, which aims to promote renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa to boost long-term job creation and reduce poverty through economic