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One million solar lights: How clean technology and

By Patrick Lagrange, CEO of Namene. But even more importantly for each of the 650,000 families or so owning one of our lights, access to solar lighting is life-changing – removing fire and respiratory hazards from their homes and extending the daily hours in

PRESS RELEASE: Namene deploys over 1 million solar

Clean technology company Namene achieves a crucial milestone by distributing one million solar lights to off-grid customers through its carbon projects since 2021. Lusaka, Zambia – 29 September – Namene has delivered its millionth discounted solar light under its carbon projects, two years after the projects'' inception.

APV-MaGa – Agrophotovoltaics for Mali and The Gambia

The APV-MaGa project is based on a cooperation across the national borders of Germany, Mali and The Gambia and aims to improve the supply of food, water and electricity to the local population while increasing the resilience of the agricultural sector to climate change.

Namene climate project success as Gold-Standard VERs set

Namene is using climate finance to unlock access to affordable solar lighting in rural off grid communities in Africa whilst also enabling companies to offset their unavoidable emissions. Now, the first VERs generated by Namene''s climate project in Zambia have been sold, representing a milestone for the company, whose climate projects are set

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Namene Solar works to scale affordable energy access in off-grid communities. Their innovative climate projects use climate finance to subsidise the cost of solar lights for customers in rural areas who cannot afford solar. Namene tackles emissions from kerosene lamps and provide truly affordable energy access with carbon credits, generated by

Carbon projects

Unlocking the power of solar lights. We empower communities through our climate projects with the power of clean technology. Under our inaugural 2 Million Lights programme we have deployed over one million solar lights in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia since November 2021. This has saved more than 650,000 families over $6 a month.

APV-MaGa – Agrophotovoltaics for Mali and The Gambia | CLIENT II

In Mali and The Gambia, an interdisciplinary consortium is implementing an agrophotovoltaics (APV) project. "APV-MaGa", is based on an integrated triple land use system that allows for

Solar for every off-grid home in Namibia with Namene Solar

29 January 2021: Namene Solar''s carbon credits will finance solar lights to serve every household without grid access across the entire country with Namibia''s first Gold Standard project. Namene Solar today announced their latest carbon offsetting

Agrophotovoltaics for Mali and The Gambia: Sustainable Electricity

The agrophotovoltaics (APV) concept proposes the development of energy production systems based on photovoltaic solar technology, in harmonious and optimised combination with agricultural production. Mali and The Gambia are located in one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change as temperature increases are projected to be 1.5 times

Agrivoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa

Decentralized and with triple benefit – the potential of agrivoltaics in sub-Saharan Africa. New projects in Mali and The Gambia aim to combine solar power with agriculture – merging the management of food, energy and water.

Empower women to power Africa: women driving the energy

This month, we at Namene want to honour and champion the essential role women play by connecting their communities to energy access, becoming solar entrepreneurs and leading the charge in energy companies. The Power of Energising Women. There is a well-known African proverb that says, "To educate a man is to educate an individual, but to

Odabrane lokacije za izgradnju naših solarnih elektrana

Vlada Srbije donela je nedavno odluku o izradi Prostornog plana područja posebne namene za strateški projekat izgradnje samo-balansiranih solarnih elektrana velikog kapaciteta sa baterijskim sistemom za skladištenje električne energije. Ovaj ambiciozan projekat obuhvatiće delove teritorija gradova Zaječara i Leskovca, kao i opština Bujanovac, Lebane,

Namene climate project success as Gold-Standard VERs set

Each solar light avoids 92kg CO₂ emissions every year, with millions of lights set to be distributed as part of Namene Solar''s climate projects. Alongside reducing carbon emissions, every light creates significant savings for families living in rural and low-income areas, and in many cases, below the poverty line.

APV-MaGa

The agrivoltaic project in Mali and the Gambia (APV-MaGa) is a research and development project that aims at proofing the technical and economic viability of an integrated triple land-use system in order to contribute to a more ecological and socio-economic sustainable development of the partner countries and in general, the West African economy.

Carbon projects

Unlocking the power of solar lights. We empower communities through our climate projects with the power of clean technology. Under our inaugural 2 Million Lights programme we have deployed over one million solar lights in Zambia,

Clean technology products – Namene Solar

All products distributed by Namene are designed to help people and families thrive, wherever they live, by meeting their daily utility needs while eliminating sources of combustion.. Our products are sustainable, versatile and clean. Crucially, they are what our customers need them to be: simple, reliable, durable and affordable – with no ongoing running costs.

Carbon credits

Our solar-powered lights eliminate carbon emissions and toxic fumes by replacing kerosene lamps and candles. The avoided emissions are certified as carbon credits, Namene Solar''s innovative carbon offsetting solar project is the first of its kind in Zambia. Our lights cut carbon emissions, reduce poverty and have truly life-changing impacts.

APV-MaGa

The agrivoltaic project in Mali and the Gambia (APV-MaGa) is a research and development project that aims at proofing the technical and economic viability of an integrated triple land-use system in order to contribute to a more ecological

Agrophotovoltaics in Mali and the Gambia: A Water-Energy-Food

The "Agrophotovoltaics for Mali and The Gambia: Sustainable Electricity Production by Integrated Food, Energy and Water Systems" (APV-MaGa) project aims at establishing Agrophotovoltaics as a sustainable energy system that provides food, water and electricity to the local population while increasing resilience of the agriculture sector

Agrophotovoltaics in Mali and the Gambia: A Water

The "Agrophotovoltaics for Mali and The Gambia: Sustainable Electricity Production by Integrated Food, Energy and Water Systems" (APV-MaGa) project aims at establishing Agrophotovoltaics as a sustainable energy system that

Agrophotovoltaics (APV) in Mali and The Gambia Project

In Mali and The Gambia, an interdisciplinary consortium is implementing an agrophotovoltaics (APV) project. "APV-MaGa", is based on an integrated triple land use system that allows for the production of food, electricity and water through rainwater harvesting.

Being accountable for our impact

Namene is a values-led business. One of our eight shared values is Accountability, whereby we take responsibility for our actions, and pride in our impact.. So this week marks an important milestone for us in living this value, with the release of our first-ever Impact Report. ''Beyond presenting a snapshot of what we achieved in 2023, our first report captures some of the

Namene Solar

Namene is a business that believes people and planet should come first. We provide affordable, highly reliable, everyday devices to those who need them the most. We harness clean technology to transform lives and livelihoods. Without ever compromising on quality, we make sure our products are always affordable and accessible to all.

The biggest impacts of Namene''s carbon project in Zambia

Despite these challenges, Africa boasts immense solar power potential. At Namene, we''re committed to harnessing this abundant and clean energy source to empower off-grid communities with access to safe and sustainable lighting solutions. Through our Gold Standard-certified projects, Namene has already distributed over 1.2 million pico solar

Namene climate project success as Gold-Standard

Namene is using climate finance to unlock access to affordable solar lighting in rural off grid communities in Africa whilst also enabling companies to offset their unavoidable emissions. Now, the first VERs generated by Namene''s climate

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3 FAQs about [Mali namene solar]

What is the agrivoltaic project in Mali and the Gambia?

The agrivoltaic project in Mali and the Gambia (APV-MaGa) is a research and development project that aims at proofing the technical and economic viability of an integrated triple land-use system in order to contribute to a more ecological and socio-economic sustainable development of the partner countries and in general, the West African economy.

Why did namene solar sell VERs?

The first sale of our VERs marks the beginning of the next phase in which we successfully leverage climate finance to scale up access of affordable solar light to millions of people across Sub-Saharan Africa as part of Namene Solar’s extensive climate activities,” Climate Director, Bernardo Lazo said.

What are namene's climate projects?

Namene currently has a programme of climate projects, operating in Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe, with ambitious growth plans in other countries. The projects entail replacing kerosene or other fossil fuel-based lighting sources with Namene’s award winning solar lights designed with, and for, rural off grid communities in Africa.

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