Tech alliance aims to transform Africa’s mapping system

According to the funder African Development Bank, the Dédougou Solar Power project aligns with the AfDB-led Desert-to-Power initiative, which aims to turn the Sahel region into the world’s largest solar power zone.

The project seeks to add 13.5 megawatts of wind generation capacity and 26 megawatt-hours of grid-connected battery energy storage.

The top three winning teams will get €10,000 in seed funding: €6,000 for first place, €2,500 for second place, and €1500 for third place.

CBi-electric: low voltage predicts that 194.34 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of solar power will be added across Africa this year.

The funds will enable Kofa to expand its artificial intelligence-powered battery-swapping network in Ghana, Kenya, and beyond.

The initiative, according to the telco, aims to bridge the energy gap; ensuring residents can stay connected by providing free and sustainable power solutions.

WiSolar will use Ecobank Nigeria's digital payment infrastructure to provide payouts to its network of Partner Merchants.

The first prize went to team Nexura from the University of Cape Town, the University of the Witwatersrand, and Nelson Mandela University.

The project seeks to power over one million homes while reducing carbon emissions by around 2.5 million tonnes per year.

Growth Energy will power telecom sites with Clear Blue's Esite-Micro power technology and Illumience Smart Power service as part of the partnership.

There is no doubt that South Africa has some of the best potential for renewable energy on the planet.