Renewables
Innovation: Africa founder honoured for solar water projects
The Union of Jewish Women recently welcomed Sivan Yaari to discuss solar-powered water infrastructure across the continent.
Key points
- Sivan Yaari addressed an audience at the Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre on Tuesday, 13 October.
- Innovation: Africa has deployed solar technology across 1 400 villages in 10 countries.
- The organisation's initiatives have provided water and electricity to over six million individuals.
What happened
Sivan Yaari, the founder and chief executive of Innovation: Africa, spoke at an event hosted by the Union of Jewish Women at the Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre on Tuesday, 13 October, according to the South African Jewish Report. Her organisation deploys Israeli technology to establish solar-powered water systems and lighting in rural African communities.
Why it matters
According to the reported figures, the organisation has completed projects in 1 400 villages across 10 countries, positively affecting the daily lives of more than six million people. Yaari's contributions to rural electrification and water access have previously been recognised by the United Nations with an Innovation Award, alongside accolades from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Investec Jewish Achiever Awards in South Africa.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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