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Researchers at the University of York will lead a major project to provide clean solar energy to rural communities in Africa. CREDIT will deploy off-grid solar mini-grids in three key African communities: Mayungu Beach in Kilifi, Kenya; an agricultural village near Kasinthula, Malawi; and an agricultural college community in Chipembi, Zambia
By leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies and participatory design, the project aims to co-create sustainable Energy-as-a-Service business models. It also aims to empower communities, particularly women, through skills training, knowledge-sharing and resources to manage and expand solar energy solutions.
The University of York is leading the project, which will run in collaboration with Technical University of Mombasa (Kenya), Coastal and Marine Resource Development (Kenya), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Malawi), and the United Church of Zambia University, as well as other industry and developmental partners.
Funding is provided by:
For more information, visit the CREDiT project page on the University of York website.
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