RE Implementation in Developing Countries

Renewable energy in developing countries

Universal access to renewable energy

Everybody needs clean energy! Lack of access to clean and modern types of energy is one of the main and most urgent energy challenges to be faced.

We have worked for universal access to renewable energy for decades, understanding the relevance of it for the achievement of the other sustainable development goals (as they are known nowadays). Folkecenter has organised solar lighting projects in Africa since 1998. Over the years we have also been involved in biofuel projects with jatropha, mini-grid installations, tree nursery, green business creation and others. Always in collaboration with local NGOs and communities.

Related Projects

Light over Africa project - Folkecenter

Light Over Africa

In cooperation with local NGOs and suppliers, we have installed solar systems in over 300 rural schools in Mali, Uganda and Burkina Faso. Our aim is solar lighting in 10,000 village schools in those three countries.

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Light Lab Folkecenter

More Light! (LED Technology)

Bringing the Light over Africa project to a whole different level by optimizing the illumination systems.

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Build your own Sun Generator - Folkecenter

Sun Generator

Together with Anker Mardal, the inventor, we are developing a device to avoid the need of batteries in solar off-grid systems. Do you want to know what the Sun Generator is?

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> Build your own!

EASE-CA project

EASE-CA

Sustainable local solutions were collected in a catalogue for utilization in East-Africa (and elsewhere).

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Environmental Awareness Project

EAP

Knowledge, advocacy and lobbying for the benefits of renewable energy and climate change mitigation in Uganda.

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Knowledge, Advocacy & Lobbying for the Benefits of Renewable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation in Uganda (KAL)

KAL

Knowledge, advocacy and lobbying for the benefits of renewable energy and climate change mitigation in Uganda.

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Our Sister Organisations in Africa

Mali Folkecenter Nyetaa

Mali Folkecenter Nyetaa

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JEEP Folkecenter

JEEP Folkecenter Uganda

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