{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Alliance for Renewable Electrification"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":171,"relation":"eq"},"page":4,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=alliance-for-renewable-electrification&page=4","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=alliance-for-renewable-electrification&page=5","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"ruralele-000023","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ruralele-000023","title":"ProBaMet Project battery disposal guidance for Nigeria","publisher":{"name":"Alliance for Renewable Electrification","organization":"alliance-for-renewable-electrification"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2024-10-08","source_url":"https://renewelec.org/probamet-project-battery-disposal-guidance-for-nigeria/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The ProBaMet Project, a partnership involving Oeko-Institut, ARE, SRADev Nigeria, and Platform Lead, has established a positive listing for lead-acid battery recycling in Nigeria to promote responsible waste management and mitigate risks to human health and the environment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000023#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet) was established by Oeko-Institut, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), SRADev Nigeria, and Platform Lead to encourage responsible battery recycling within Nigeria.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000023#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Following an assessment of the lead-acid battery recycling landscape in Nigeria conducted with regulatory agencies, a positive listing was created. Currently, Green Recycling Ltd. is the only entity on this list, representing the sole option for the sound management of used lead-acid batteries in the country.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000023#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Companies in Nigeria's renewable electrification sector are advised to use the ProBaMet listing as a benchmark for future recycling initiatives to avoid the negative impacts on the environment and human health associated with improper battery recycling.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000023#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["energy transition","circular economy","waste management"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guidance"]},{"id":"ruralele-000079","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ruralele-000079","title":"KAMIM Technologies Ltd. – The CoolCycle project (Nigeria)","publisher":{"name":"Alliance for Renewable Electrification","organization":"alliance-for-renewable-electrification"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2024-08-13","source_url":"https://renewelec.org/case-study/kamim-technologies-ltd-the-coolcycle-project/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The CoolCycle project in Lagos State, Nigeria, deployed a 15 kWp solar off-grid system with 30 kWh battery storage to power cold rooms and a packhouse. Funded by Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen), the project aims to replace diesel generators with clean energy to preserve agricultural produce. Initial results show a reduction in post-harvest losses by up to 90% and the creation of employment for 48 women in produce processing. The project utilizes 'Energy as a Service' and 'Cooling as a Service' subscription models to ensure commercial viability and is seeking $750,000 to expand to 30 additional locations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000079#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The CoolCycle project utilizes a 15 kWp solar off-grid system with 30 kWh of lithium-ion battery backup to power a 12-ton cold room and a 15-ton packhouse, providing a sustainable alternative to unreliable and polluting diesel generators.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000079#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Initial deployment in June 2024 demonstrated high demand, with a 5-ton cold room receiving orders of up to 15 tons in its first week, leading to the addition of a second 7-ton unit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000079#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project has reduced post-harvest losses by up to 90%, enabling smallholder farmers to meet quality standards for high-value local and international markets, including Europe.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000079#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The initiative has generated local employment, including 48 women hired for pre-sorting, sorting, and packaging, and 16 local artisans and laborers employed during installation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000079#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project is funded by Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen)—a collaboration involving the Carbon Trust, Innovate UK, IKEA Foundation, and the UK Government's Ayrton Fund—and employs 'Energy as a Service' and 'Cooling as a Service' subscription models for commercial sustainability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000079#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["photovoltaics","battery energy storage system","distributed generation","Post-harvest losses","food security","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["Europe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study"]},{"id":"ruralele-000033","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ruralele-000033","title":"enee.io – Powering efficiency: Resolving overcharging challenges for sustained savings (Nigeria)","publisher":{"name":"Alliance for Renewable Electrification","organization":"alliance-for-renewable-electrification"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2024-08-09","source_url":"https://renewelec.org/case-study/enee-io-powering-efficiency-resolving-overcharging-challenges-for-sustained-savings-nigeria/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The enee.io energy monitoring system identified that a 48V VRLA battery bank in Lagos, Nigeria, was being overcharged, reaching a maximum of 2.35vpc (56.4v) and remaining there indefinitely. 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The first three modules are virtual, while the final two are in-person sessions held during the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000166#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The programme is limited to a maximum of 30 companies, split into two cohorts of 15 companies each for English and French editions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000166#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Eligible technologies for participating companies include clean cooking, micro-/mini-grids, standalone systems such as solar home systems (SHS) and solar lanterns, and productive use of energy (PUE) equipment and services.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000166#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["decentralised renewable energy (dre)","access to finance","capacity building","energy access"],"geography_discussed":["Lagos","Nigeria"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["RFP"]},{"id":"ruralele-000179","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ruralele-000179","title":"green energy mini-grid infrastructure project portfolio","publisher":{"name":"Alliance for Renewable Electrification","organization":"alliance-for-renewable-electrification"},"document_type":"case study","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ARE_DREImpactStories_9WeLightMadagaskar_A4_250401-1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"WeLight Madagascar, founded in 2018, operates a portfolio of 118 solar mini-grids financed by Team Europe (EIB, ElectriFI, and Triodos) with a budget of EUR 23,000,000. These sites provide distributed renewable energy to 540,000 people, including 36,000 households and 1,050 public buildings, while avoiding 1,930 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The project has generated over 8,100 new jobs, electrified more than 250 schools and 100 health centres, and installed over 3,000 streetlights across 15 regions of Madagascar.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000179#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The project portfolio consists of 118 solar mini-grids operational since late August 2024, which provide distributed renewable energy to 540,000 people, 36,000 households, 1,600 small industries, 3,800 businesses, and 1,050 public buildings. 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The project demonstrated that while equipment costs are high, economic viability is possible, with fishermen seeing operation cost reductions of 20-60% and gasoline savings of 1,628 to 2,750 litres per boat annually. Technical challenges included equipment damage from heavy use and difficulties with battery-swapping logistics, leading to recommendations for more robust hardware and battery modules weighing no more than 30 kg.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000026#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The e-mobility pilot deployed 15 boats equipped with electric outboards and Li-ion battery banks, achieving a maximum operating range of 20-45 km depending on weather, loading, and speed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000026#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project estimates significant environmental and financial benefits, including annual CO2 emission savings between 57 and 96 tonnes and a reduction in operational costs for fishermen of 20-60%. Each boat saves approximately 1,628 to 2,750 litres of gasoline per year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000026#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Technical challenges include high equipment costs and vulnerability to damage from heavy use. To mitigate this, the project replaced outboard propellers with more robust materials and emphasized community engagement on maintenance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000026#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While battery-swapping is feasible, the difficulty of removing modules on a dock suggests that battery modules should be limited to a maximum weight of 30 kg each.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000026#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project was supported by a solar hybrid mini-grid on Lolwe island that provides power to over 3,800 households and businesses, as well as a fish drier, four ice machines, and a water purification facility.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ruralele-000026#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["electromobility","decarbonization","renewable energy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study","feasibility study"]}]}