Community Energy Projects in Africa
An online exhibition looking at the people and projects bringing sustainable energy solutions to communities in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique
Watch this series of documentary films and short videos following the people working on the ground to bring sustainable, community energy solutions to Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique. These films were produced as part of the Community Energy Systems and Sustainable Energy Transitions in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique (CESET) project led by Professor Vanesa Castan Broto.
About the CESET Project
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG7) calls for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2023. The CESET project focuses on how renewable community energy systems can contribute to sustainable energy development and be a solution for universal access to energy, particularly for those living in rural areas and vulnerable groups.
On the Ground Experiences in Malawi and Ethiopia
In these two documentary films, hear from the people involved in the CESET project in Malawi and Ethiopia about their work on the community energy projects in their countries.
Mini Grid Projects in Malawi
In September 2022 the CESET team travelled to Malawi for its annual CESET meeting hosted by Mzuzu University where they heard from community energy projects about their experiences in setting up and operationalizing mini grids in their communities.
This series of short videos show presentations from representatives about their experiences in setting up and operationalizing mini grids in their communities.
Manchewe Falls Mini Hydro Grid
Sitolo Solar PV Mini Grid
Bondo Hydro Mini Grid
Nyamvuwu Mini Grid
Outcomes and Impacts of the CESET Project
In this series of short videos, find out about the impact the CESET project has had in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Malawi and beyond.
Impact Review: Ethiopia
Impact Review: Mozambique
Impact Review: Malawi
Impact Review: Community Energy
Renewable Energy Training Initiative for Female Engineers
Facilitating Inclusive and Just Energy Transitions: Policy Recommendations
Solar Kiosks and Street Lighting
Credits
- Research led by Professor Vanesa Castan Broto (University of Sheffield)
- Film by Sean Lovell
Community Energy Systems and Sustainable Energy Transitions in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique (CESET) is a 3 -year collaborative multi-institutional research partnership funded by the UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund and the Economic and Social Research Council (Reference: ES/T006358/1).