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Information Released for 75 Mini-grid Sites Selected for Remote Community Electrification in Fiji
Details were released on 75 sites to serve isolated communities in Fiji that lack access to reliable and affordable electricity, with plans to construct hybrid solar PV mini-grids through an estimated $60M USD in capital investment. The resulting mini-grids will...
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Giraffe Bioenergy Receives Grant to Scale Sustainable Ethanol Production in Kenya
Giraffe Bioenergy, a company dedicated to creating rural economic opportunities through large-scale cassava cultivation that produces both food and fuel, has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Power Africa...
Empowering Minds and Energizing Communities
Author: Romney KelloggOn October 13th, 2023, the Laboratory for Energy and Power Solutions (LEAPS) partnered with a local nonprofit organization, the Si Se Puede Foundation (SSPF), to host a STEM and robotics workshop for the students and neighboring FTC teams at the...
Catalyzing Change: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya
Author: Noelle van HoveIn the heart of Kenya’s energy sector, Arizona State University (ASU) Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) is joining forces with a formidable consortium of local and international partners to reshape the energy landscape, challenge...
Empowering Paradise: Fiji’s Solar Revolution Lighting Up Remote Islands
Author: Noelle van HoveFiji is embarking on a project to bring solar power to its remote islands. It starts by creating tenders for mini-grid construction, and employing tools to customize energy systems for each community ensuring each community's needs are met. The...