SolarToAfrica.com is built on a domain with a significant history in African solar energy going back to 2013. This page documents that history, the media coverage it generated, and the institutions that recognised the original work. If you are a journalist, researcher, NGO, or donor looking to verify our background, everything you need is here.
As Referenced & Recognised By
Over more than a decade, the Solar2Africa400 project and solartoafrica.com have been recognised by government bodies, international institutions, academic researchers, and regional media across West Africa.
Institutional Recognition
United States Congressional Record — Volume 162
Source: GovInfo.gov · US Senate · Circa 2015–2016
The Solar2Africa400 project was referenced in the United States Congressional Record, Volume 162 — the official record of proceedings of the United States Congress. The mention was specifically in relation to solar energy deployment programmes in Africa. The Congressional Record is one of the most authoritative government publications in the world and is maintained permanently by the US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo.gov).
Verification: Search “Solar2Africa400” on govinfo.gov or the Congressional Record archives.
Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2015 — Power for Africa
Source: Commonwealth Secretariat, London · 2015
The Solar2Africa400 project was featured in the Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2015 under the Power for Africa chapter. This publication is produced by the Commonwealth Secretariat and distributed to government ministers across all 56 Commonwealth member nations. It serves as a key reference guide for ministers on development issues including energy access across the Commonwealth.
Verification: Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2015 — Power for Africa chapter. commonwealthbc.com
Peer-Reviewed Academic Research — MDPI, ResearchGate & Academia.edu
Source: MDPI · ResearchGate · Academia.edu · Multiple years
The Solar2Africa400 project and solartoafrica.com have been cited in peer-reviewed renewable energy research papers published on MDPI — one of the world’s largest open-access academic publishers — as well as on ResearchGate and Academia.edu. Academic citations indicate that the project was regarded as a credible source of technical and practical information by the international research community.
Verification: Search “Solar2Africa400” on researchgate.net and mdpi.com
Media Coverage
Ghana Business News — Solar2Africa400 Official Launch
Ghana Business News · Accra, Ghana · 2013
Ghana Business News covered the official launch of the Solar2Africa400 project in Accra, Ghana. The launch took place at the British High Commission — one of the most prestigious venues for a technology launch in West Africa. Ghana Business News is one of Ghana’s most established business and technology news outlets with a significant readership across the continent.
Publication: Ghana Business News · ghanabusinessnews.com
Sierra Express Media — Solar Computing Solutions in Sierra Leone
Sierra Express Media · Freetown, Sierra Leone · 2013
Sierra Express Media published a detailed report on the Solar2Africa400 deployment in Sierra Leone, covering the 12-Watt Solar Power Computer and a partnership with LAM-TECH Consult. The article described the product specifications in detail and explained how the system could bring solar-powered computing to communities with no grid electricity. Sierra Express Media is one of Sierra Leone’s leading online news outlets.
Publication: Sierra Express Media · sierraexpressmedia.com
The British High Commission Launch
The official launch of the Solar2Africa400 project in 2013 took place at the British High Commission in Accra, Ghana. Holding a technology launch at a High Commission is a significant marker of credibility. It reflects the level of institutional interest the project attracted from the very beginning. This launch generated media coverage across West Africa and set the tone for the international recognition that followed in the years after.
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Full Project Brochure
The complete Solar2Africa400 brochure including project history, mission, advocacy framework, and institutional references. Suitable for NGOs, donors, and researchers.
Download Brochure (PDF) →Technical Specification Sheet
The full technical specifications for the Solar2Africa400 system including the T1-R Low Power PC, solar panel, battery, and deployment data for West African conditions.
Download Spec Sheet (PDF) →Media & Research Enquiries
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