Tag: SDG 7

Linking up renewable energies with finance – Business Development Services powered by GBE Ethiopia

Currently, the companies receive individual coaching on their specific business cases and financing proposals.

Interview with the BMZ Special Representatives for Energy in Africa

In the interview, Josef Göppel and Bärbel Höhn talk about their voluntary engagement and the GBE initiative.

Coaching improves access to capital for solar companies in Benin

With its advisory services, GBE Benin aims to facilitate access to capital and investors for solar companies.

Energy is the key to regional value creation

Interview31 August 2021 Energy is the key to regional value creation Since its announcement by Federal Minister Dr. Gerd Müller in 2017, the initiative,...

Solar irrigation – GBE trains trainers and trainees

GBE Ethiopia is currently training a total of 100 professionals from the solar, irrigation and agricultural sectors.

Call for Project Proposals in the Decentralized Renewable Energy Sector for Facilitating Access to Finance

All projects related to decentralised renewable energy and with an impact on rural economic development are eligible to apply.

GBE launches solar design advisory support for SMEs in Uganda

50 companies can benefit from free technical advice and customised guidance on investing in solar energy.

Formation institutes for experts in solar irrigation

The training combines theoretical and practical aspects that enable us to better meet farmers' needs.

Better value chains in African agriculture

The postgraduate course "Food Chains in Agriculture" had this year 27 participants from Ethiopia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Togo...

GBE on air – funding for renewable energies, alumni network, and general challenges

The Podcast "Wishes Granted" invited Elina and Caspar to talk about the GBE programme.

A new financial approach stimulates the Senegalese rural solar market

15 farms are now irrigating their fields with solar pumps, and 5 women directed shops were able to purchase solar-powered refrigerators in June.

Solid financing of solar energy systems for commercial purposes

Results-Based financing (RBF) mechanism helped spreading the use of solar-powered agricultural machinery in Benin.