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Jul 2023
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Addressing India’s Energy Trilemma with Productive-use DREInsights and learnings from S4S’s work in the renewable energy space to support women entrepreneurs convert farm losses to food ingredients via solar dryers, currently processing 25,000 tonnes of food annually and realising a GHG emission saving of around 68,750 |
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Jul 2023
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PAYGAS-ENACT Feasibility Study on Providing Affordable Cooking Gas for Low-Income Households in Susan’s Bay, Freetown, Sierra LeoneThe feasibility study conducted by PayGas, as part of the Enabling African Cities for Transformative Energy Access (ENACT) project, explores the viability of introducing affordable cooking gas solutions in Susan’s Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone. PayGas is a French-South African startup |
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Jun 2023
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Grid Densification: Innovation Insight – CrossBoundary Mini-Grid Innovation LabThis innovation insight published by CrossBoundary, delves into capex per connection cost outcome when proactively installing a distribution network through Grid Densification in a mini-grid community. |
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Jun 2023
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A Fluoro‐oxalate Cathode Material for Li/Na‐Ion BatteriesThe iron-based polyanionic fluoro-oxalate material, KFe(C2O4)F (KFCF), has been synthesized by hydrothermal methods. This compound shows promising reversible lithium and sodium insertion properties as a cathode material. The material delivered a first-cycle discharge capacity of 120 mAh g−1 at ∼3.3 V (Li+/Li) and |
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Jun 2023
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Smart Meters and Solar Drying Innovation for UniportArticle showcasing the participation of the University of Port Harcourt (a TEA-LP partner University) in the 2023 Efficiency for Access Design Challenge. The University of Port Harcourt had two participating teams from their Masters in MSc in Energy Access and |
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Jun 2023
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Understanding the Impact of Electric Pressure Cookers in East AfricaAnalysis to understand if and how electric pressure cookers (EPCs) could help to reduce the burden on women in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, freeing up their time to pursue more fruitful activities in order that they might achieve their full |
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Jun 2023
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Exploring the opportunities and impact of sustainable batteries in East AfricaResearch to test the feasibility of second-life battery packs in larger standalone productive use and mini-grid settings. |
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Jun 2023
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An ionic liquid synthesis route for mixed-phase sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7 and Na2Ti6O13) rods as an anode for sodium-ion batterie.Sodium ion batteries represent a sustainable alternative to Li-ion technologies. Challenges with material properties remain, however, particularly with regards the performance of anodes. We report a rapid, energy-efficient ionic liquid synthesis method for mixed phase Na2Ti3O7 and Na2Ti6O13 rods. This |
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May 2023
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GOGLA Bi-annual reportThe off-grid solar industry has shown tremendous resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a significant dip in sales in 2020, sales grew to a record 9.53 million units sold in 2022. |
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May 2023
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High Energy Density Li/Ni/Co‐Free O3/P2 Sodium Layered Oxide Intergrowth for Sodium‐Ion BatteriesSodium-ion batteries have attracted widespread interest due to the potential for providing safe and cheap energy storage. However, large scale use of sodium-ion batteries is limited by insufficient performance from positive electrode materials, while also avoiding the use of expensive |
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May 2023
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The Chevening TEA ScholarshipAn overview of the scholarship as well as an info pack for the mentorship scheme the programme will feature. The Chevening TEA Scholarship is a programme under the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform designed to support a selected number of |
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May 2023
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Empowering Tomorrow: Ntsebo Sephelane’s Trailblazing Journey from Lesotho to IRENA, Fuelled by TEA-LP’s Sustainable Energy EducationArticle showcasing TEA-Learning Partnership student embarking on her career. |
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Mar 2023
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Productive Uses of Energy in African Agriculture Could Reduce PovertyThis article discusses the crucial role of energy access in economic development, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the impact onincreased use of renewable energy for productive uses (PUE) |
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Mar 2023
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Key Cold Chain Infrastructure Markets – Nigeria & KenyaThese reports published by CLASP (Efficiency for Access) evaluate the cold chain technology markets in Kenya and Nigeria. Both reports identify current trends, barriers, and opportunities for market transformation, as well as strategies to accelerate the adoption of cold chain |
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Feb 2023
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Smart meters provide a cost-effective way of operating mini-gridsA technical review of the features of commercially viable smart meters, including a description of key technologies. |
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Jan 2023
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Mini-Grid Innovation Insight: Appliance Financing 3.0 – CrossBoundary Innovation LabThis report published by CrossBoundary Energy – Appliance financing 3.0 – focuses on income generating equipment – electric pressure cookers, freezers/fridges and grain mills. |