A SPIS is a clean and sustainable irrigation technology that utilizes solar energy to pump and distribute water for agricultural use. As water scarcity and unreliable energy access continue to challenge agricultural productivity, SPIS offers a sustainable alternative to the most common irrigation systems by reducing dependence on fossil fuel sources, preventing from the consequences of their volatile prices. By replacing diesel- or gasoline-powered pumps, it lowers greenhouse gas emissions, reduces air pollution, and generates significant cost savings for farmers. Beyond lowering operating...

Solar cooling systems are generally divided into two types: passive and active. Passive solar cooling does not use any mechanical devices or electricity. Instead, it relies on smart building design and natural processes to keep spaces cool. For example, buildings can be designed to have proper shading, reflective roofing materials, and good air flow through windows or vents. These methods help to reduce indoor heat without using any machines. They are simple, cost-effective, and very useful, especially in areas where access to electricity is limited. Active solar cooling, on the other hand,...

Clean cooking refers to the practice of using cooking technologies and fuels that reduce pollution and harmful emissions of greenhouse gases and improve efficiency. It is about shifting away from traditional methods like open fires and inefficient stoves that burn wood, cow dung, or other solid polluting fuels towards modern and cleaner alternatives.  In fact, more 950 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are still dependent on wood or charcoal (United Nations Climate Change, 2021) with severe consequences especially for women, children, and other vulnerable groups who spend hours collecting...

In many communities, accessing reliable internet can be a challenge. Lack of infrastructure, high costs, and limited knowledge can create a significant digital divide. But what if there was a way to provide essential online resources that are both accessible and affordable? The answer lies in Community Information Spots, or InfoSpots, and a new manual designed to help communities, operators, and users get the most out of them. Introducing the PRACTICAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ON COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPOTS (INFOSPOTS). Developed by the SESA project (Smart Energy Solutions for...

Are you a technician, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) proprietor, or an ordinary consumer looking to master the operation and maintenance of your solar photovoltaic (PV) systems? Look no further! Introducing the Practical operation and and Maintenance manual for Solar PV: A Comprehensive Guide to Efficient Solar Energy Management and Maintenance, a new publication from the SESA project (Smart Energy Solution for Africa) - Authors: Engr. Dr Albert Kotawoke Awopone, Prof Isaac Boateng, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED); Edem...