• Why Mini-grids?

    • November 25, 2019
    • Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
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    Why Mini-Grids?  An estimated one billion people in the world do not have access to electricity. Yes, we know this. Did you also know that a larger number of these people are in off-grid rural communities? How do we get these people to experience the benefits of access to electricity at a rate that is

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  • A Ray of Hope for Off-Grid Rural Communities in Nigeria – USTDA funds Havenhill Synergy

    • September 20, 2019
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    Havenhill Synergy receives funding from United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for off-grid mini-grids in Nigeria

    Abuja, Nigeria. 09/20/2019 – In a bid to further increase energy access, Havenhill Synergy has received funding from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency for a feasibility study and other project development activities supporting the off-grid electrification of rural communities across Nigeria. Havenhill intends to carry out development activities in 110 communities across Nigeria that

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  • Nike Opens New Facility Powered By Renewable Energy

    • September 17, 2019
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    A picture of Nike's New Facility that is fully powered by renewable energy

    Nike has recently opened a new distribution center in Ham, Belgium that is 100% powered by renewable energy sources. This is the latest milestone in Nike’s move to zero carbon and zero waste to help protect the future of sport. Referred to as “The Court”, this distribution center is fully powered by wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric

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  • The role of data in improving energy access in Nigeria

    • August 19, 2019
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    The role of data in improving energy access in Nigeria

    DATA – A KEY FACTOR IN IMPROVING ENERGY ACCESS IN NIGERIA The off-grid electricity industry in Nigeria has little or no data. This has negative impacts on various stakeholders that could build this industry. How? Without relevant data collection and reporting, decisions made in this industry will be based on instincts, hopes, perceptions which isn’t

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  • Takeaways from Babatunde Raji Fashola’s Ministerial Screening

    • July 30, 2019
    • Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
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    On Monday, 29th July 2019, the Senate resumed their Ministerial Screening process continued with Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, the ex-Minister of Power, Works and Housing being the first to be screened for the day. He was grilled for almost two hours before being asked to take a bow.  In his opening remarks, he said, “In

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  • Sustainable Tourism with Kudadoo Maldives Solar-Powered Private Island

    • June 17, 2019
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    SUSTAINABLE TOURISM WITH KUDADOO MALDIVES SOLAR-POWERED PRIVATE ISLAND Here is one of the most eco-conscious islands – Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi. The three-hectare resort is located at Kudadoo Island, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives. It was designed by New York-based architectural firm Yuji Yamazaki Architecture (YYA). Here are some interesting facts to note about this

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  • At what point should deploying mini-grids be your option?

    • June 3, 2019
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    At what should deploying mini-grids be an option? by Havenhill Synergy, Mini-Grid developer in Abuja, Nigeria, Africa

    At what point should deploying mini-grids be your option? Currently, the world is trying to work towards improving energy access and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 7. Innovative solutions such as renewable energy mini-grids and solar home systems have come up as more sustainable options to achieving improved energy access as opposed to elongating the

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  • What does Universal Energy Access need?

    • May 22, 2019
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    NASA Images, What does Universal Energy Access need - Havenhill Synergy, Mini-Grid Developers, Solar Energy Company in Abuja, Nigeria

    What does Universal Energy Access need? Worldwide, there’s a keen interest in improving energy access as regards the Sustainable Development Goal 7. The United Nations SDG Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy has a significant impact on the other 16 Sustainable Development Goals to develop our world. Out of the 1 billion people worldwide,

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  • What you need to know about floating solar panels (floatovoltaics)

    • April 26, 2019
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    A picture of a 40MW floating solar plant in China. Source, Quartz

    What you need to know about floating solar panels (floatovoltaics) With the wide adoption of solar energy for improving energy access and reducing carbon emissions, individuals, organisations and nations are willing to increase power generation through renewables. For countries to improve power generation using solar energy, large expanses of land will be needed. Also, not

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  • Energy access: a tool for poverty alleviation in rural communities

    • February 27, 2019
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    An article describing how energy access is a tool to be used in poverty alleviation in rural communities by Havenhill Synergy, solar mini-grid developers in Abuja, Nigeria.

    Energy access: a tool for poverty alleviation in rural communities This afternoon, we read with huge concern the article published on VoxDev about the limitations of rural electrification. While this study isn’t based on datasets from rural communities in Nigeria, we consider it important to respond to some of the points in the article for

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