Universal Energy Facility partners with Mionwa to power thousands of households, businesses in Benin through mini-grids - Press Release

Vienna, 3 January 2024 - Mionwa, a subsidiary of OnePower PTY LTD, based in Benin, is the latest energy developer to sign a grant agreement with the Universal Energy Facility (UEF) – a multi-donor results-based financing facility managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).  

The USD 886,816 funding agreement will support the construction of three solar mini-grids in the communities of Sinlita, Gbowele and Don Akadjamey in Benin. Over the next six months, Mionwa aims to construct and commission their mini-grids with an estimated 0.254 MW of renewable energy capacity. Moreover, the funding agreement will facilitate the deployment of nearly 1,500 connections benefiting over 7,000 people with new or improved access to electricity. 

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