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Kirchner Solar Group and develoPPP.de launch large electrification project in Uganda

Modular solar generator solargenset empowers sustainable, green and affordable power supply for rural areas Alheim-Heinebach, October 2012 – Kirchner Solar Group, an international manufacturer, project developer and vendor of solar solutions, implements a large solar power supply project in Uganda, East Africa. The project is supported by means of a development partnership in the context of the develoPPP.de program, run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) on behalf of the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (Federal Department for Economic Collaboration and Development). The project’s objective is to give Uganda’s rural population access to climate and health-friend...

UMEC 2013: 1st Uganda, Mining, Energy & Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition

UMEC 2013 (Microsoft Word format) UMEC 2013 is a turnkey event focusing on the Republic of Uganda’s mining, energy and petroleum potential and their sustainable development. UMEC will feature two days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, seminars as well as touristic trips and technical visits. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda, in association with AME Trade Ltd. The inaugural UMEC will gather international investors, industry experts, Ugandan decision makers, development partners and donors, as well as other key actors and partners in Uganda’s extractive industries. The main theme of UMEC 2013 is “Development through Sustainable Management of Uganda’s Energy & Mineral Resourc...

Africa – Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators

Market penetration to reach 60% among Africa's one billion people in 2012 Mobile phones represent more than 90% of all telephone lines in Africa. Market penetration passed the 50% mark in 2010 and is expected to reach 60% in 2012. Subscriber growth across the continent has slowed to around 17% p.a, but several individual markets are still growing at 50% p.a. or more and others stand at only single-digit penetration rates. The continent's most advanced markets have passed the 100% penetration mark. Although the greatest demand is in the major cities, cellular solutions are also being employed to increase accessibility in rural and other disadvantaged areas. In addition to mobile networks, Wireless Local Loop (WLL) systems have been introduced in a large number of countries for the provision...