The company, based in Canada, is a private sector clean-energy technology producer and supplier of sustainable energy solutions First WATT Renewables has emerged the winners of the 4th West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing (WAFCCEF) contest, held on Thursday 26 September in Abidjan and co-organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The…
As the contributions of solar PV and wind power to electricity systems keep growing around the world, governments and industry are challenged to address the critical work of integrating these variable renewables into their electrical grids. This is essential to make sure that countries can benefit from higher shares of renewable power while ensuring grid…
Leading Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electric Plc, has joined the global community to mark the Customer Service Week, while reassuring customers of improved experience and commitment to providing exceptional service delivery. In a statement signed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Anthony Youdeowei, the Ikeja Electric brand is driven by an endless desire and…
As part of activities marking the 2019 Global Sustainability Week, employees of the pan-African conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited flagged off an environment focused initiative tagged “Waste -to-Wealth initiative”, focused on managing waste disposal while generating income and giving back to communities wherein we operate. The Company marked the Sustainability Week with the theme: “Our…
The Senior Vice President, Investments, at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr Begna Gebreyes, has said that the corporation will continue to support the Nigeria’s mining industry. Mr Begna Gebreyes will be part of a panel discussion at forthcoming Nigeria Mining Week, which will hold in Abuja from 14-16 October. Gebreyes and other industry experts…
By Anastasia WALSH Grid modernisation, specifically the deployment of microgrids in rural areas, provides a promising strategy Electrification is an on-going and foundational investment, and a necessary one to realize all modern-day development objectives. Despite bullish policies, the fact remains that over 640 million Africans lack access to electricity. The effect of this is apparent….
