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COVID-19: Energy Access Industry Barometer
29 June 2020
EnDev invites you to participate in the Global Market Survey that is carried out by likeminded partners that want to make sure your voice is heard
Virtual Event Launch of the State of the Global Mini-Grids Market Report
25 June 2020
Join the State of the Global Mini-Grids Market Report 2020 launch online on 1 July, 15:00-17:00 CEST
COVID-19 market survey: off-grid businesses in crisis – EnDev proposes instruments for green recovery
15 June 2020
EnDev conducted a COVID-19 market survey in 23 countries, involving about 700 small and medium-sized companies. It shows that companies across the off-grid sector are severely impacted by the pandemic
Transforming energy access markets with RBF – hype or hope? RBF Facility webinar series 2020
10 June 2020
The first event of our RBF Facility's webinar series on 18 June discussed the potential of results-based financing (RBF) projects to transform energy access markets.
EnDev RBF Facility webinar series & closing event 2020: insights from 7 years of implementation
9 June 2020
Closing the RBF Facility’s circle from beginning to end: how has it influenced the energy access sector, where are we standing today and where are we heading? We invite you to join the discussion.
Clean Cooking Alliance opened Request for Proposals
17 January 2020
The Request for Proposals (RfP) for the Clean Cooking Sector Strategy initiative has been posted on the Alliance website
Call for EoI – Promotion of Solar for Productive Use in Kenya
12 December 2019
EnDev Kenya seeks to accelerate access to appropriate, reliable and affordable energy services for SMEs by strengthening supply and distribution of solar powered systems for productive use
Call for Applications: Pro Poor Results-Based Financing (RBF) Rwanda
2 December 2019
Distributors of Lighting Global or Rwanda Standards Board certified multi-light Solar Home System (SHS) products can apply for receiving financial incentives from the RBF fund
RBF Fund Tanzania: Call for pre-qualification
23 October 2019
EnDev Tanzania invites applications from eligible solar companies to pre-qualify for the supply of quality solar products in line with the "RBF 2 Fund"
Call for proposals: results-based financing for solar water pumps & off-grid refrigerators
6 August 2019
Distributors of the Global LEAP Award-winning products can apply for receiving funds from our results-based financing mechanism.
Call for Pre-Qualification for solar products of EnDev Tanzania’s RBF Fund
1 July 2019
Stage 2 of the Solar Market Development in Lake-Central Zones RBF Fund has started, and eligible private sector companies are invited to apply for early pre-qualification
EnDev Ethiopia participated in the first Ethiopian Water and Energy Week
20 June 2019
EnDev Ethiopia attended the first Ethiopian Water and Energy Week and used the opportunity to share its project experience.
EnDev partners demand more attention for energy needs in refugee settings
20 June 2019
At the European Development Days in Brussels, experts have warned about a lack of energy services in refugee camps – and exchanged experiences with market-based solutions.
EnDev and partners debate on energy for refugees during European Development Days
20 May 2019
How can markets for energy services be created in refugee settlements in a fair and sustainable way? EnDev and partners will discuss this question during the European Development Days in Brussels.
A new solar hybrid mini-grid was officially launched in Rutenderi, Rwanda
16 May 2019
Absolute Energy together with EnDev Rwanda celebrates the official launch of a hybrid mini-grid in Gatsibo district
EnDev helps electrify 34 health centres in Barouéli, Mali
15 May 2019
Working without electricity is a typical challenge for many health institutions in Mali. EnDev is helping to electrify them properly – making night births a lot easier.
Absolute Energy with support of EnDev successfully installed a solar hybrid mini-grid
27 March 2019
This new 50kW hybrid mini-grid in Rutenderi village will enable more than 500 new connections in Rwanda
EnDev and Barclays Bank of Kenya join hands in powering Kenya’s off-grid areas with 14 mini-grids
19 March 2019
Through the DFID funded Results-based Financing (RBF) Facility, EnDev through Barclays provides incentives to 4 companies for implementing 14 mini-grids in two Kenyan counties, Turkana and Marsabit.
Environmental and Social Assessment of the “Promotion of Climate-Friendly Cooking in Kenya and Senegal” funding proposal to the Green Climate Fund
23 January 2019
Along submitting a funding proposal to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), EnDev makes its Environmental and Social Assessment available to the public. It is available for download in English and French.
World Bank announces Call for Expression of Interest for Field Study on Clean Cooking
11 January 2019
On behalf of the World Bank we ask your attention for a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Field Study on Co-Benefits from Clean Cooking Interventions
Impact Study on Results-based Financing for Rural Solar Market Development in Tanzania
21 December 2018
As part of the overall evaluation of EnDev’s Results-based Financing (RBF) Facility, this impact study assesses how RBF has accelerated market transformation for picoPV products in Tanzania.
New survey assesses job creation impact of the RBF cookstoves project in Cambodia
26 November 2018
A publication by EnDev and SNV highlights the impact the RBF cookstove project had on job creation and private sector engagement in a newly created market for clean biomass cookstoves in Cambodia.
Minister of Health in Liberia installs EnDev Collect app on the spot
21 November 2018
Liberian Health Minister, Wilhelmina Jallah, installed the EnDev Collect app, which provides up to date information on the functionality of solar systems at social institutions like health centres.
Goodbye Peru, it was a pleasure working here - EnDev Peru closing event on 25 October
9 November 2018
The event location illuminated only by solar-powered lanterns, displays of improved stove and solar dryer models and other energy technologies – the closing event showcased EnDev's work of 10 years.
EnDev successfully calls for increased attention of middle segment, local stove producers at Clean Cooking Investment Forum
7 November 2018
At the Clean Cooking Investment Forum, EnDev successfully raised attention for the group of semi-industrial, local stove producers in the middle segment, seeking for capital to boost their business.
New GIZ and EnDev Publication on End-of-Life Management of Batteries in the Off-grid Solar Sector
7 November 2018
This new publication prepared by Öko-Institut and Sofies looks at the question of how to deal with hazardous battery waste from solar power projects in developing countries
Dutch donor representatives visit EnDev Kenya to get first-hand impressions of the partnership and its activities
5 November 2018
One day in the field, the next day at the roundtable. EnDev Kenya’s implementing partners take the opportunity to jointly host donor representatives from the Netherlands
EnDev and its partner AVSI present field experiences of women empowerment in energy projects at network event in Brussels
23 October 2018
EnDev and partner AVSI foundation presented field experiences of improving positions of women at the network event on ‘How to empower women in the off-grid energy business?’ on 23 October in Brussels.
EnDev team co-organised and participated at the Mallorca “s-@access” conference
20 October 2018
Together with 150 practitioners from the field, an EnDev delegation discussed trends and challenges in the rural electrification sector during the 3-day conference in Palma de Mallorca
EnDev Ethiopia handed over 25 solar systems, co-financed by Irish Aid, to social institutions in the Tigray region
18 October 2018
The new electricity supply benefits health facilities, schools and other institutions, such as the Mesanu training centre. Today, they can use various electrical devices, thus offer many more services.
Invitation for lunchtime event at GIZ Representation in Brussels, 23 October 2018: How to Empower Women in the Off-Grid Energy Business?
12 October 2018
Together with AVSI and further guests, EnDev will discuss integrated approaches for women empowerment in the off-grid energy sector during the C4C lunch time event in Brussels
New paper on sustainability of biomass stoves in Peru with technical support of EnDev
7 August 2018
The study, carried out on behalf of IICA and FASERT, is an evaluation of use and maintenance for at least four years old improved cookstoves installed by social programmes in four regions of Peru
RBF Call in Kenya for small solar home systems until October 2018
24 July 2018
EnDev Kenya’s results-based financing (RBF) project for small solar home systems is extending its current application window until 31 October 2018
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and EnDev intensify cooperation to boost transformation of the clean cooking sector
20 July 2018
Delegations of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and EnDev agreed on strengthened cooperation to boost transformation of the clean cooking sector
Strong focus on capacity building by EnDev has resulted in a flourishing market for improved cookstoves in Madagascar
13 July 2018
In the SDG7 review, the need for strengthening the capacities of local organisations is broadly acknowledged. In Madagascar, solid capacity building has created a strong market for improved cookstoves
Improved security and governance through streetlights in conflict prone northern Mali
12 July 2018
Ensuring no one is left behind calls for identifying and addressing barriers faced by vulnerable groups in access to resources
EnDev helps stimulate local economic growth in rural Tanzania
11 July 2018
The SDG7 review includes economic development in LDCs as important success factor. In Tanzania, local businesses have ventured into rural areas with the help of financial incentives by EnDev.
Sensitisation of women on the benefit of improved cookstoves makes an impact in Bangladesh
10 July 2018
How providing clean cooking solutions and gender-sensitive energy access is changing lives
Access to electricity has boosted entrepreneurship and well-being in N’Tjiba in Mali
9 July 2018
In the SDG7 review, the need for boosting decentralised energy solutions is broadly acknowledged. In N’Tjiba in Mali, citizens already experience the benefits of electricity in their daily life.
EEP Africa Program launches new Call for Proposals
11 June 2018
The EEP Africa Program has launched a new Call for Proposals. EnDev and the Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP) are currently exploring closer collaboration.
EnDev Rwanda publishes its Off-Grid Sector Status Report 2017
25 May 2018
The annual issue of the report for Rwanda provides an assessment of the off-grid solar lighting and mini-grid market development in Rwanda
Call for proposals: solar PV hybrid mini-grids in Marsabit County, Kenya
30 April 2018
EnDev Kenya’s results-based financing (RBF) project Market Creation for Private Sector Operated Mini-Grids launches its new call for proposals
New EnDev publication shows that results-based financing is a powerful instrument to boost energy entrepreneurship
6 April 2018
EnDev’s new publication shows how results-based financing (RBF) works in practice, and shares lessons learned on how to design and implement RBF projects
EnDev emphasises ´Leave No One Behind´ commitment at SDG7 Global Conference
26 February 2018
Bangkok, 23 February 2018 – EnDev participated at the SDG7 Global Conference and stressed the importance on the ‘Leave No One Behind’ agreement in the current access to modern energy discussion
National approaches to electrification: a review of options
22 February 2018
Together with its partners EUEI PDF and Practical Action, EnDev developed a tool which provides high-level information on national electrification approaches in a systemised manner
Call for proposals: energy-efficient refrigerators for Bangladesh and East Africa
31 January 2018
Off-grid appliance bulk procurement incentives, 2nd round: refrigerators
Call for proposals: solar AC and solar DC village grids in Rwanda
15 January 2018
EnDev Rwanda promotes village grids and launches its 6th call for proposals
COP23: invitation for EnDev's side event on 11 November
6 November 2017
"Climate change action through decentralized energy solutions – local, people-centric and renewable" - Discussing the potential of decentralized energy solutions for climate mitigation policies
From building supervisor to heading a stove company: Alfred Chisale from Lilongwe, Malawi
19 September 2017
The improved cookstove sector not only supplies people with cleaner, energy-efficient stoves but provides jobs and a long-term perspectives for income generation in Malawi.
Call for proposals: solar PV hybrid mini-grids in Turkana County, Kenya
12 September 2017
EnDev Kenya’s results-based financing (RBF) project Market Creation for Private Sector Operated Mini-Grids launches its new call for proposals
