About Us
Africa is not yet on track to meet global affordable and clean energy targets. Based on SE4 All, an estimated 565 million people in Africa still lack access to electricity, while 900 million lack clean cooking solutions. Most of these people live in rural areas, according to Hivos.
In Nigeria alone, an estimated 85 million people lack access to electricity, and 176 million people lack clean cooking fuels or technologies. Renewable energy is one way to bridge Nigeria’s energy supply gap and drive sustainable development, especially for disadvantaged groups.
The move to a climate-friendly economy has far-reaching implications, with pledges from African leaders to cut its carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2060. There is a need to practice strong journalism to keep track of the progress and lead conversations on energy transition dialogue. We are creating a melting pot for citizens, journalists, professionals, policymakers, and government through strong journalism to keep track of the energy transition progress in Africa.
What we do
Solar360 is a social enterprise, sustainable energy media tech platform dedicated to promoting solar energy conservation in Africa through in-depth reporting, data analysis and citizen-driven advocacy. We believe in using the power of journalism to tell untold stories about the energy crisis and, at the same time, provide a solution lens approach. The platform is an initiative of the Green Preserve Initiative (GPI).
Why we do it
A global energy transition is vital to getting the climate crisis under control. The move to a climate-friendly economy has far-reaching implications, with pledges from African leaders to cut their carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2060. There is a need to practice strong journalism to keep track of the progress and lead conversations on energy transition dialogue. Through strong journalism, we are creating a melting pot for citizens, journalists, professionals, policymakers, and governments to keep track of energy transition progress in Africa.
How we do it
Solar360 covers and promotes solar energy and transition conversation in Africa through in-depth reporting, data analysis and citizen-driven advocacy. As a media and innovation-driven platform, we are independent of business, political or other special interests. Our vision and mission statement set out the principles governing our journalistic work.
We want to provide a platform run by and for journalists to exchange knowledge and ideas and for collaborative projects on climate and energy transition.
Who pays for it?
As a media enterprise, we get our money from research, membership subscriptions, advertisements, and donor grants.
Our Vision
As a media innovation platform, we want to promote an educative, inclusive, and solution-driven approach to a just energy transition in Africa.
Our Mission
Our mission is to use media, data analysis, and citizen-driven advocacy to tell a solution-driven conversation about energy transition in Africa.