by Geri Wright | Sep 15, 2016 | Africa, Mining, Renewable Industry News
Number of self-supply African mines has risen by 11.5% according to new report by World Bank Group. This is due to high tariffs, poor power adequacy and grid reliability. Self-supply enables mines to be used as anchor consumers for local electrification. Vergnet’s...
by Geri Wright | Sep 9, 2016 | Renewable Industry News
Clean energy has never been so accessible for developing countries. In 2015, the world’s poorest countries invested more money in renewable energy than the richest ones for the first time according to a report by REN21. As energy demand grows, it is vital that...
by Geri Wright | Sep 8, 2016 | Africa, Latest News
The West African Clean Energy and Environment Conference and Exhibition (WACEE) takes place on the 13th-15th September 2016. Delegates from across the World gather to discuss key energy and environment issues and innovative solutions within West African countries....
by Geri Wright | Aug 31, 2016 | Islands, Latest News, Renewable Industry News
Vergnet to attend CARILEC Renewable Energy Conference 2016, 11th-14th September 2016. The company will join other thought-leaders from across the world to exchange views and identify solutions to emerging regional and global issues. If you are a delegate and would...
by Geri Wright | Aug 31, 2016 | Africa, Latest News
Vergnet Global Director of Sales, Marc Rivard, was interviewed on CNBC on Wednesday 31st August 2016. He discussed the benefits and challenges of renewable energy in East Africa, Vergnet’s Ashegoda wind farm and hybrid technology. Vergnet’s Ashegoda wind farm in...