A2EI

RESOURCES

News. Publications.
Events.

News from our projects and R&D work, our open-source data releases and publications, upcoming events, and press info.

24 Jun 2026

Data Release

Data Release: Effect of AC Loads on Solar Generators

The full dataset behind Technical Note Issue 02 — 20 measured AC loads from households and small businesses in Abuja, plus their reproductions on a programmable AC source, as a free interactive notebook.

26 Feb 2026

Technical Note

Technical Note Issue 02: Effect of AC Loads on Solar Generators

Testing and recommendations for solar developers on how everyday AC appliances — with inrush currents often several times their rated value — stress hybrid solar generators.

1 Dec 2025

Report

Fossil Fuel Generator Insights for Nigeria

A new report by the Access to Energy Institute, Open Capital, and ZE-Gen highlights critical insights into replacing fossil fuel generators in Nigeria.

4 Dec 2024

Technical Note

Technical Note Issue 01: Solar Generators in Weak Grid Environments

Failure modes, mitigation strategies, and grid scenarios for hybrid solar generators operating on weak grids, by A2EI Senior Engineer Frieder Rabl.

Upcoming events

27 Oct 2026

Kigali, Rwanda

Conference & networking

A2EI, Prospect, GGF & Repairability Alliance at GOGSFE 2026

Meet up with us @ GOGSFE in Kigali!

Past events

24 Jun 2026

Berlin, Germany

Workshop

Zero Emissions Utility Workshop

A2EI, the Global Platform for Action, and the Carbon Trust convened a workshop on ZERO to discuss replacing diesel generators with Solar-Energy-as-a-Service.

17 Jun 2026

Online

Webinar

Solar Switch Webinar: Start selling Solar Generators!

GGF and A2EI present the Solar Switch program to support companies to start selling solar generators through inventory subsidies, training, and hands-on operational support.

16 Apr 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

Roundtable

GGF Networking Breakfast

The networking session introduced solar distributors to GGF's approach to providing continuous inventory financing to companies that demonstrate consistent performance.