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👏 Ready for an energy community success story? Families in San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples, benefit from the energy community created in their area in 2020. They now can expect to pay up to 25% less for domestic bills than average energy consumers - a step on the road to alleviating the energy poverty faced by 13% of Italians. Read more about the San Giovanni case and the Italian context of energy communities👇 Italy’s Model for Renewable Energy Communities - YES! Magazine (yesmagazine.org) #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #LIFEproject

NEWS | ATESS Empowers Remote Communities in Jujuy with Advanced Battery Storage Solutions! Shenzhen Atess Power Technology Co.,Ltd has successfully implemented solar energy solutions in remote communities in Jujuy, Argentina, as part of the Solar Towns program. This initiative has replaced fossil fuel generators with photovoltaic systems and lithium-ion batteries, providing 24/7 electricity to the towns of Catua, El Toro, and San Juan de Quillques. Funded by the Project for Renewable Energy in Rural Markets (PERMER), the $4.38 million project serves over 290 households and public buildings. This transition promotes sustainable energy, improves living conditions, and supports local socio-economic development. Read more about it here: https://zurl.co/5R9p More about Atess: https://zurl.co/jL6Q #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #LithiumIonBatteries #CommunityDevelopment #EnergyAccess

If you’re inclined to believe that solving things like poverty (in this case energy poverty) just takes a bunch of money and willpower, then I strongly recommend this article. It’s a real-world example of why scaling solutions is hard: complex problems, competing interests, hidden subsidies, and so on. I do think we’re headed to a future where solar infrastructure becomes the default power solution in much of the world, but this article illustrates what it will take to get there. The solution ... (Link below for the full post)

Dirk Vansintjan, President of REScoop.eu, EUSEW digital ambassador, and Stavroula Pappa and Felix Kriedemann, Policy Advisors at REScoop.eu discuss the EU’s second generation of legislation recognising the role energy communities play in different activities. The EU’s Clean Energy for All Europeans Package (CEP, 2019) introduced provisions for ‘renewable energy communities’ (RECs) and ‘citizens energy communities’ (CECs) for the first time, empowering citizens to take ownership of renewables instead of exclusively depending on corporations. While energy communities have come a long way since 2019, several barriers still exist, including issues with accessing the grid, lack of funding opportunities, and complex administrative and regulatory procedures. #EnergyCommunities #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy Click the link below to discover more ⬇ https://bit.ly/3TtlCGZ

It's always encouraging to see individuals like Alex Honnold supporting the solar revolution. The Honnold Foundation “believes in solar as a proven, environmentally sound solution to global energy poverty, and we award grants to community organizations whose projects are innovative, equity-focused, and have the potential to shift the narrative on what’s possible for energy access worldwide.” #solar #renewableenergy https://lnkd.in/gCMCu56f

No one should be left in the dark. A staggering 600 million Africans—nearly half the continent's population—are living without access to electricity. (Source African Business News) Imagine the challenges they face daily. At Greensol, we believe energy poverty is unacceptable in the 21st century.  That's why we're on a mission to bring clean, reliable, and affordable solar power to every community across Africa. Switch to solar power by visiting our website greensol.io  to get a free quote and join the waitlist. Together, we can light up Africa, one household at a time. #solarpower #renewableenergy #greensolafrica #solarrevolution #cleanenergy #greensol #sustainableliving #carbonfootprint

Charting the Energy Transition Pathway in Africa: Energy Justice for Communities- Distributive Justice Renewable Energy is projected to drive the advancement of the global energy transition. Nevertheless, despite the positive forecasts and predictions, when viewed from the angle of social acceptability of renewable energy, particularly in community settings, the energy transition can be viewed as being somewhat skewed. This is highly probable when viewed from the perspective of historically marginalised communities, which brings to fore the tenets of energy justice, in terms of recognition, restorative, distributive and procedural justice. The principle of distributive justice advocates for the fair allocation of resources among diverse community members, in terms of the distribution of benefits and burdens between members of a society or community and the sub-principle of local benefits promotes the distribution of resources for the enhancement of the public goods of local communities, particularly the historically marginalised. Distributive justice exists as one of the tenets of energy justice within the social justice literature; with public policy serving as a key solution to correct injustices. Distributive justice seeks to analyse the fair distribution of costs and risks of the energy transition. Distributive justice also interrelates with procedural justice, bordering on the governance and decision-making processes in the energy transition journey within respective communities. The fairer the distribution of renewable resources to communities, the greater the propensity of the communities to adopt renewable energy sources, which will endanger productive uses of energy. Equity fosters the motivation to produce as has been opined. Nevertheless, before distributive strategies are deployed under the energy justice tenet, there needs to be a recognition of the injustices that have been imposed; to carve out restorative and distributive strategies, to align with local community aspirations, in driving the energy transition pathway for communities. #electricitylawyer #foundersnotes #electricitymarkets #powersector #subsaharanafrica #energytransition #energyaccess #communities #climatechange #energyjustice #renewableenergy

🏡⚡ Embrace the Power of the Sun! ⚡🌍 In the heart of Africa, where traditional huts stand tall against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes, solar power is a beacon of hope and transformation. 🌞 Solar Power: A Game-Changer for African Communities 🌞 #SolarForAll: Solar energy can reach even the most remote communities, bringing light and power to every corner of the continent. #CleanEnergy: Say goodbye to harmful kerosene lamps and diesel generators. Solar energy is clean, green, and sustainable. #Empowerment: Solar power empowers communities by providing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. #BrighterNights: With solar lighting, children can study after dark, and families can enjoy more productive evenings together. #GreenFuture: Harnessing the sun's energy reduces carbon emissions, contributing to a healthier planet. Let's join hands to light up African homes, one solar panel at a time, and empower communities to write their own bright futures. ☀️🏡 #SolarPower #AfricanCommunities #RenewableEnergy #ChangeMakers #SolarHope

Challenging Exclusion of Ethiopia, Home to 10% of the World's Off-Grid Low-Income (Hardest to Reach) Population and Democratizing Energy. How can we ensure that initiatives like Acumen's Hardest-to-Reach truly leave no one behind? It's disheartening to see that Ethiopia, a country with the most off-grid low-income people and holding 10% of the world's off-grid population, not included in this important endeavor. As Acumen fellows, lovers, and supporters, how can we advocate for comprehensive solutions that address the needs of all communities, especially those facing the greatest energy challenges? Let's discuss and work towards inclusive, impactful change together #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #HardestToReach #AcumenImpact #EnergyAccess #AcumenInitiative #CleanEnergy #UniversalEnergyAccess #cop28 Acumen The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)Alem Gebru GebremeskelESEDA (Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association)EWiEn :Ethiopian Women in Energy Kibret AbebeBirikit Terefe Tiruneh Engidawork Lemma Suleiman Shifaw Hiwot Emishaw Jacqueline Novogratz Green Climate Fund Business Info Ethiopia (BIE) Ethiopia Energy Market Accelerator (EMA)Social Enterprise Ethiopia Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI)Precise. Sun-Connect News GOGLAGDC The Global Impact Investing Network Addis Alemayehou Henok Assefa Mimi Alemayehou

🌍💡 It's crucial to champion inclusive solutions for universal energy access. Ethiopia, home to 10% of the world's off-grid low-income population, deserves comprehensive energy initiatives. As thought leaders and change-makers, let's advocate for impactful change that leaves no one behind. #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #InclusiveEnergyAccess #ThoughtLeadership