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...
by Geri Wright | Jul 29, 2016 | Africa, Islands, Solar Energy, South America
Investments in grid infrastructure, especially in remote, off grid locations, will increase the demand in the emerging markets of Africa and Latin America according to new research. New findings recently released by Frost & Sullivan on the growth of the solar...
by Geri Wright | Jun 17, 2016 | Africa, Renewable Industry News
Taking place in London for the first time, the Africa Energy Forum 2016 (AEF) which runs from 22-24th June, is set to highlight the huge renewable energy growth that is underway to meet the continent’s increasing energy needs. With a growing population and recent...
by Geri Wright | Jun 9, 2016 | Africa, Renewable Industry News
The Renewables 2015 Global Status Report published by REN21 last week confirmed an increase in renewable energy investment last year, with approximately $286 billion invested in the sector in 2015 compared to $273 billion the previous year. The statistics from the...
by Geri Wright | Apr 7, 2016 | Africa, Solar Energy
Yesterday, Vergnet’s Business Developer Africa, Tomaso Charlemont, presented at Solarplaza’s 6th annual Solar Finance Solutions Africa in Johannesburg, the event dedicated to financing solar and energy storage in the C&I segment. Tomaso’s presentation outlined,...
by Geri Wright | Mar 22, 2016 | Africa, Renewable Industry News, Solar Energy
Today marks the International World Water Day, a UN-Water initiative focusing on the importance of clean water and advocating the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The campaign encourages people to learn more about water related issues and to take action...