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    Energy Access
    Energy
    Africa
    Insights
    September 4, 2019

    For the Millions of East Africans Who Need Electricity Most, Data Shows Renewable Energy Is a Viable – and Affordable – Solution

    • mapping
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • Sustainable Development Goal 4
    • Sustainable Development Goal 7
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    Electricity has far-reaching impacts on people's livelihoods. This Tanzanian tailor can sew at night thanks to solar power. Photo by Theo Steemers/USAID
    • mapping
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • Sustainable Development Goal 4
    • Sustainable Development Goal 7
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    Energy
    Africa
    News
    September 4, 2019

    RELEASE: New Data Platform Helps Governments, Entrepreneurs Expand Access to Clean Electricity in East Africa

    • Energy
    • mapping
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    • Energy
    • mapping
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    Africa
    Insights
    August 14, 2019

    Closing Sub-Saharan Africa’s Electricity Access Gap: Why Cities Must Be Part of the Solution

    • Energy Access
    • Energy
    • electric grid
    • poverty
    • sustainable development goals
    power line in Kenya
    • Energy Access
    • Energy
    • electric grid
    • poverty
    • sustainable development goals
    Energy
    Insights
    June 20, 2019

    Without Solar, Some Indian Doctors Must Operate in the Dark

    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • electric grid
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • health
    • renewable energy
    • Equity & Governance
    Rooftop solar panels on Sadar Hospital in Hazaribaug, India
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • electric grid
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • health
    • renewable energy
    • Equity & Governance
    Energy
    Initiatives
    June 14, 2019

    Energy Access Explorer

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    Energy
    Africa
    Insights
    March 13, 2019

    In Kenya’s Rural Health Clinics, Business Performance and Renewables Go Hand-in-Hand

    • Energy
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • Energy Access
    • health
    • renewable energy
    Joyce Onyino and patients at her health clinic in rural Kenya
    • Energy
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • Energy Access
    • health
    • renewable energy
    Energy
    Asia
    Insights
    February 6, 2019

    In Afghanistan, Bhutan and Nepal, Off-Grid Renewables Bring Power to Remote Villages

    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    solar panels in Ghandruk, Nepal
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    Africa
    Insights
    November 29, 2018

    How Distributed Solar Helps Pregnant Women in Rural Kenya

    • Energy Access
    • Energy
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • health
    • poverty
    • renewable energy
    Maasai woman
    • Energy Access
    • Energy
    • Humans of Clean Energy
    • health
    • poverty
    • renewable energy
    Energy
    Africa Asia
    News
    April 19, 2018

    ADVISORY: WRI Hosts 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners

    • Equity & Governance
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    • Equity & Governance
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    Equity & Governance
    Africa
    Insights
    February 27, 2018

    How Open Data Can Help Solve Kenya’s Energy Access Problems

    • Energy
    • data
    • Energy Access
    • human rights
    Kibera, Kenya
    • Energy
    • data
    • Energy Access
    • human rights
    Economics
    Africa
    Insights
    October 23, 2017

    Africa's Green Growth Opportunity

    • Energy Access
    Farmer couple in Aberdare Mountains in Kenya.
    • Energy Access
    Energy
    Africa
    Data
    October 4, 2017

    Mini-grids Can Accelerate Access to Modern Electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa

    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    Energy
    Africa
    News
    October 4, 2017

    RELEASE: Report: Tanzania Mini-grid Sector Doubles with Bold Policy Approach

    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    • sustainable development goals
    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    • sustainable development goals
    Energy
    Africa
    Insights
    October 4, 2017

    Entrepreneurs Use Mapping Tools to Locate New Markets, Dispelling Darkness a District at a Time

    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    sales agents for solar power systems in Tanzania
    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    Energy
    Africa
    Data
    October 4, 2017

    Tanzania Energy Access Maps

    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    • Energy
    • Energy Access
    • renewable energy
    Energy
    Africa
    Insights
    October 3, 2017

    Electrifying Africa with Mini-grids: Five Lessons from Tanzania

    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access
    Mini-grid installation in Tanzania.
    • Energy
    • renewable energy
    • Energy Access

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