Solar Energy
Solar energy is one of the most sustainable sources of energy in the foreseeable future with co-benefits of environmental sustainability, economic security, and equitable supply of energy. It is high on the global agenda and crucial to meeting the world’s climate goals. Moreover, solar energy is not just clean, they are fast becoming the cheapest form of power generation in many markets.
One of the biggest drawbacks of solar energy used to be its generation cost. However, the cost of solar energy is now below the cost of traditional fuels, and they are likely to fall further over the next decade, giving solar energy an even bigger cost advantage. The much-predicted death of fossil fuels is still some way off, especially outside Europe. Coal, gas, and oil will remain part of the fuel-supply mix for the foreseeable future, especially given the appetite for energy in developing economies in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Coal and oil are expected to peak within the next few years, while the demand for net zero is pick-up momentum with leaders from major economies are pushing for deep emission reductions from fossil fuels. According to IEA report Net Zero by 2050, the pathway calls for 630 gigawatts by the year 2030 and largest single source of electricity by the year 2050.
Sustainable energy has been one of the major areas of intervention for GGGI. Solar energy forms the second largest portfolio of green investment mobilization through the Green Investment Services (after sustainable landscapes). GGGI facilitates policy and regulatory environment, application of potential new emerging technologies & ideas, and mobilizing green finance backed by sustainable business model setting the direction for creating the right enabling conditions for adoption of solar energy at scale that fits into the country needs and regional conditions.
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News • September 5, 2025
GGGI to Lead €15M EU Push for Rural Electrification in Six Pacific Nations
Nadi, Fiji, September 5th, 2025 – The European Union (EU) has announced a significant investment of €15 million (approximately FJD 40 million) to support rural electrification efforts in six Pacific countries. […]
News • May 28, 2025
From Sketch to Sustainability: Mongolia Opens Its First Green Kindergarten in Ulaanbaatar’s Most Polluted District
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – May 19, 2024 — A decade-long vision has come to life with the official opening of Mongolia’s first-ever demonstration green kindergarten, located in Songinokhairkhan district—one of the […]
News • April 26, 2025
An Industry Present in the Challenges of the Future: How Chihuahua is investing in the (re)design of its industrial parks
(SPANISH VERSION BELOW) Paloma Centeno, an industrial architect, recalls that she was pregnant when the water supply in her city suffered a week-long cut, due to the drought that affected […]
News • March 26, 2025
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources publishes guideline for designing floating solar power plants
Jakarta, Indonesia, March 11, 2025 – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) with the support of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is publishing the Guideline for Planning […]
News • December 6, 2024
Viet Nam and GGGI Launch the new 2024-2028 Country Plan for Green Growth and Climate Actions
Hanoi, Viet Nam – December 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) officially announce the launch of the Viet Nam-GGGI […]
News • July 25, 2024
Building a Sustainable Future in Southwest Ethiopia
Jimma, Ethiopia, July 23-25, 202 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia successfully completed two parallel capacity building sessions to enhance awareness of […]
News • May 30, 2024
Final Validation of the Agrivoltaics Preliminary Study and Roadmap Development for Pilot Implementation in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, May 30, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Rwanda, in collaboration with the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), hosted a workshop to validate […]
News • March 20, 2024
Multipartner Implementation Agreement on CSA Models for Tree Nurseries in Karakalpakstan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, March 20, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), under the leadership of GGGI Uzbekistan Country Representative, Dr. Aaron […]
News • February 6, 2024
Tanna Island Ushers in a New Era of Prosperity and Resilience
Tanna Island, Vanuatu, February 6th, 2024 – Residents of Isangel and Blackman town on Tanna, Vanuatu were overjoyed with excitement as His Excellency Johnny Koanapo, the Minister of Internal Affairs […]
News • January 26, 2024
GGGI Joins Fiji in Launching National Energy Policy
Suva, Fiji, 26th January 2024 – In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) joined the Fiji Ministry of Energy to celebrate the official launch […]
News • January 18, 2024
Innovation and partnerships to resolve water scarcity in rural Vanuatu.
18th January 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu; In Early January, 2024, twenty-seven professionals embarked on a mission to ensure access to clean drinking water for communities in Vanuatu as part of […]
News • December 14, 2023
Switch Garment: Exposure Visit on Decarbonization of Garment and Textile Factory in Vietnam
14 December 2023, Ho Chi Minh City – 22 delegates, under the support of the Switch Garment project, including CGTI, garment manufacturers and representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Ministry […]
News • December 6, 2023
SPREP and GGGI renew partnership to Advance Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Growth in the Pacific.
6 December 2023, UAE – The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) penned a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying their […]
News • November 23, 2023
Building Green in Rwanda – The journey so far
Blog by Dheeraj Arrabothu, Senior Green Building Specialist, and Africa Regional Lead for Green Buildings and Industries at GGGI The construction sector accounts for approximately 40% of global CO2 emissions. […]
News • September 27, 2023
Agrivoltaics Project Launched for Boosting Rwandan Farming with Solar Innovation
Kigali, Rwanda, 31 August 2023 – GGGI Rwanda and the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) jointly hosted the “Agrivoltaics in Rwanda – Preparatory Project Launch.” This event convened […]
News • August 22, 2023
High-level visit to the Tivaouane Feacal Sludge treatment plant in Senegal with the Luxemburg cooperation, Senegal
On July 13, 2023 – GGGI arranged a high-level visit to Tivaouane in Senegal for the Luxemburg cooperation delegation to inspect the newly rehabilitated and equipped Feacal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP). […]
News • June 29, 2023
Greenpreneur’s Light of Hope in Philippines selected as Winner for Korean Funding
(This article is available in English and Korean.) [in English] Jovie Gil Montajes left a high-paying corporate job in 2018 to become a social entrepreneur. At the time, he was […]
News • June 21, 2023
GGGI Publishes Summary of High-Level Session on Renewable Energy Transition from the 2nd NDCFI Investment Forum
19th June 2023, Eastern Caribbean – As part of the 2nd NDCFI Investment Forum, GGGI held a session on July 6, 2022, titled “Advancing the Renewable Energy Transition in the […]
News • May 10, 2023
GGGI hosts a workshop to review the progress of the interim findings of the Super ESCO (Energy Services Company) Project in Rwanda
9th February, Kigali, Rwanda , the Global Green Growth Institute hosted the hybrid workshop to review the progress of the interim findings of the Super Esco (Energy Services Company ) […]
News • May 1, 2023
Africa’s Green Economy Summit connects global capital with green economy projects from across the continent
February 22-24th 2023, Cape Town, South Africa – the Global Green Growth Institute as a key partner of the Africa Green Economy Summit this year joined participants from across the […]