Ener-G-Africa

Over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack reliable electricity, relying on unsafe methods for cooking and other household basic needs such as lighting. In an ongoing effort to improve the lives of African communities, Ener-G-Africa is proud to have partnered with Power Africa. Since the partnership in 2022, Ener-G-Africa has leveraged opportunities from over 200 private sector partners, 12 U.S. government agencies, and 22 development partners to tackle climate change and enhance lives across Africa. #Manufacturing #Solar #PowerAfricaPartner #AllWomen #WomenInEnergy

Ener-G-Africa joins the global community in celebrating World Environment Day – a United Nations initiative that has been raising awareness and promoting action for the protection of our environment since 1974. World Environment Day 2024, focuses on land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the global host of this year's edition. For us, our slogan of “Sustainability through innovation” is a way of life and this day serves as an essential reminder of the significance of sustainable living. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gucgRJ-h #worldenvironmentalday #wed2024 #landrestoration #droughtresilience

Ener-G-Africa fully endorses quality and integrity in all our clean cookstove (CCS) programs.

Communities in Africa are often reluctant to accept new technologies such as the latest clean cooking solutions. Yet, Ener-G-Africa has had great success in introducing its biofuel cooking solutions to communities in countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Mozambique. Speaking at the launch of the clean cooking manufacturing plant in the Western Cape, Ener-G-Africa’s Louise Williamson highlights why it is important for companies to first partake in ground-level community engagement to understand a community’s cooking habits, challenges and needs, and then get their buy-in. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/drdr_Jy9

‘𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯’ - 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 Earlier in May, Drakenstein Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Councillor Stephen Korabie, emphasised the significance of job creation at the inauguration of renewable energy solutions provider Ener-G-Africa's brand-new cookware manufacturing plant in Paarl. The company’s decision to establish operations in Paarl was motivated by a commitment to generating employment opportunities in rural areas. Their Paarl-based plant, currently employing 150 people from the local community, serves as a hub for job creation and economic growth in the region! Read more here: https://rb.gy/qpnu0i

Ener-G-Africa Malawi opened its third flagship store last week. Joining Lilongwe and Mzuzu, we have now opened our doors in Blantyre, located at Ginnery Corner, Mall of Africa. Together with our premier customer service, the new store offers a range of products, from inverters, batteries, and solar panels to energy-efficient cookware and clean-cooking stoves. Ener-G-Africa remains committed to combating climate change in support of SDG 7 (universal access to clean cooking) while promoting the joy of clean cooking for women with our recently launched quality cookware ranges. The Blantyre store makes it even easier to find a store near you, with 11 shops across the country to choose from. Contact our store by email at blantyreflagship@ener-g-africa.com or by phone at +265 899 500 083. https://lnkd.in/dQE2s9xb

Ener-G-Africa (EGA) were honoured that Stephen Korabie, the Drakenstein municipality Executive Mayor, officially opened our cookware manufacturing facility in Paarl on the 9th May 2024. The factory produces a range of clean-burning, fuel-efficient stoves and energy-efficient cookware. We were also delighted that Christian Rakos, President of the World Bioenergy Association flew in from Austria to discuss the advantages of green cooking and to chair a very informative panel discussion. The panel included insights from Vanessa Adams (Ranyaka / Fountain of Hope), Amanda Manyani (CQuest Capital) and our own Project and Implementation Manager, Louise Williamson. EGA was grateful for the support from the media, retailers, NGOs and community organisations, who also attended the event. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/drdr_Jy9

Clean cooking has surged to the top of the energy agenda, and for good reason. The recently released Clean Cooking Alliance Annual Report highlights a staggering statistic: four out of five individuals, predominantly women, in Africa continue to cook over open flames. This practice not only detrimentally affects health, gender equality, and the environment but also underscores the urgency for change. In our efforts to mitigate these health challenges, we have committed ourselves to improving the lives of women through our cookstoves and biomass fuel solutions for communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our woodstoves use 65% less wood and emit less smoke, while our advanced biomass stoves use biomass fuel pellets or solar power. Therefore, by offering access to clean energy stoves primarily utilized by women, we not only decrease cooking time, but also alleviate the time and risks linked with gathering firewood and smoke-related ailments. This is especially crucial in a region where women in households lacking clean cooking facilities spend an average of five hours daily collecting fuel and preparing meals. Click https://ener-g-africa.com/ to find out more about our energy-efficient products.

Household air pollution claims a staggering 3.7 million lives each year, primarily due to cooking practices involving kerosene, biomass, or coal, according to an article by Energy Monitor. This crisis disproportionately affects African women and girls who bear the burden of household chores, including cooking. Clean cooking through the use of biomass cooking stoves plays a critical role in ensuring a sustainable and good quality of life. The profound impact of unsafe cooking practices on public health has to be addressed. At Ener-G-Africa, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of women and lower-income households. Through the distribution of our locally made range of biomass cooking stoves to 12 African countries, Ener-G-Africa promotes access to clean and renewable energy for all. Learn more about our clean cooking products here: https://ener-g-africa.com/ Link to article: https://lnkd.in/dCEw5USt #cleancooking #lowerincomehouseholds #womenempowerment #renewableenergy

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, Ener-G-Africa is proud to champion the empowerment of women in the energy sector through skills development and employment. Women are considered the biggest consumers of energy and therefore play a critical role in the development of the industry. Through our 100% women-led solar panel factory in Cape Town, we are actively working towards closing the gender gap in the energy sector, which according to the World Economic Forum, will take 131 years to close. As part of our involvement at the #Africa Energy Indaba this week, Ener-G-Africa also attended the Women in Energy Breakfast at the CTICC yesterday. We engaged with various industry players: Sanedi.org, Lesedi, @SAGEN CET, and Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on how we can collectively work to break barriers for women in the energy industry. This includes working on policies around the adoption of a safe environment, fair management, female inclusion in management positions, flexibility in the workplace and skills development for all. #womenempowerment #womenempowermentmovement #womeninenergy