Agriculture is central to livelihoods and food security across Ethiopia and Uganda — yet much of its potential remains underpowered. Low energy access continues to limit production, processing, storage, and market connectivity. In this episode, we sit down with Ashenafi Mulugeta to discuss how DRE is unlocking new opportunities for farmers—boosting yields, reducing losses, and enabling value-added activities that strengthen rural livelihoods. Drawing on new research and firsthand experience, the conversation explores what it will take to scale these solutions, including the policies, financing models, and partnerships needed to move from pilot projects to widespread impact.
SureChill's cutting-edge refrigeration technology, developed by engineer Ian Tansley with 35+ years of renewable energy expertise, has revolutionized cooling systems by utilizing ice and water to maintain stable temperatures for extended periods.
In our first podcast for 2023, Lungile Mashele, an Energy Economist who works for the largest asset manager in Africa, Public Investment Corporation, where she oversees energy projects, and provides technical appraisals on energy projects all over the continent, shared her thoughts on what is likely to trend in the energy sector in 2023.
In this last podcast for 2022, we reflect on the COP27 outcomes with Solar Sister Chief Operating Office Olasimbo Sojinrin.
In this podcast interview, Florence Nsubuga, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Umeme Limited talks about Utilities 2.20. project. Led by Power for All, it unites centralized utilities and the decentralized renewable energy sector to end energy poverty faster.
Platform for Energy Access Knowledge Explore the best energy access idata and thinking with PEAK, our powerful interactive information exchange platform.
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