Simple information-sharing—about technologies, business models and proven approaches to building the market—can lead to profound shifts in thinking and practice. Power for All’s Director of National Programs, Charlie Miller, has overseen the launch of national campaigns in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe in the past 12 months. In this article, he shares five examples of how awareness-raising has accelerated decentralized renewable energy (DRE) market growth by creating behavior change. …Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe in the past 12 months. …Sierra Leone, following a Power for All Access to Finance workshop, the Sierra Leone Association of Microfinance Organizations (SLAMFI) agreed to work with the Renewable Energy Industry Association (REASL) to develop a pilot aimed at testing the viability of MFIs acting as solar distributors… https://www.powerforall.org/insights/policy/campaigning-5-levers-change
Our Call to Action has been executed at the national level in Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe and Nigeria through bringing together stakeholders to make commitments to accelerate distributed renewable energy (DRE). Here are some highlights from the launch events: …Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe and Nigeriathrough bringing together stakeholders to make commitments to accelerate distributed renewable energy (DRE)… https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/events/catalyzing-national-action
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, March 22, 2017—The Sierra Leone Government, civil society and private sector joined forces today in a Call to Action on energy access. At the event, attended by the Energy Minister and leading civil society and private sector representatives, each group made powerful commitments to undertake activities that will accelerate the growth of the decentralized renewable energy (DRE) market—vital for reaching 6 million people living in energy poverty. …Sierra Leone, March 22, 2017—The Sierra Leone Government, civil society and private sector joined forces today in a Call to Action on energy access… https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/press-releases/new-release-sierra-leone-makes-bold-commitments-universal-energy-access
In this webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy Solutions Center, we join forces with REN21 to profile key findings of the 2016 Global Status Report, share updates on the Power for All campaign, and answer questions on the Sierra Leone Energy Revolution, Energy Africa compacts and more. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/videos/webinar-whats-ahead-decentralized-renewables
Power for All worked with REASL to develop Sierra Leone’s first-ever recommendations from a renewable energy industry association, following a series of workshops focused on developing REASL’s governance structure, strategy and plans. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/action-plans/sierra-leone-call-action
In 2016, Power for All in partnership with the Sierra Leone government launched a market-based Energy Revolution which identified and removed barriers to growing the decentralized renewable energy sector and led to significant impacts. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets-research-summaries/sierra-leone-case-study-market-activation
Women can and do play a critical role in scaling energy access due to their local knowledge and leadership. Power for All is taking action by sharing profiles of exceptional women who are at the forefront of scaling energy access, yet are unknown to the outside world. From Sierra Leone, Nepal to Haiti, meet 21 women making a difference https://www.powerforall.org/insights/technologies/meet-unsung-heroes-women-forefront-of-scaling-energy-access
What a month! From the focus on energy at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings, detailed sessions at the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) Conference, new initiatives such as the Sierra Leone Energy Revolution and much more, the past few weeks have provided an unprecedented opportunity to put forward a compelling new vision for universal electrification. None more so than EnergyAccessX, the first-ever Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) parallel program on decentralized solutions. Our June newsletter kicks off with an update from the high profile event. https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=885ff8bc6c2476e70788542c5&id=be11760f0e
Women can and do play a critical role in scaling energy access due to their local knowledge and leadership. Power for All is taking action by sharing profiles of exceptional women who are at the forefront of scaling energy access, yet are unknown to the outside world. From Sierra Leone, Nepal to Haiti, meet 21 women making a difference. https://mailchi.mp/powerforall.org/21-women-in-energy-access-you-should-know-about
On 10 May, Sierra Leone launched a pioneering energy revolution to get 250,000 solar lighting and energy products to households and businesses in the country by the end of 2017, and achieve modern energy for all by 2025. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/interviews/conversation-minister-henry-macauley