How solar power is changing lives in Africa

The unrivaled, life-changing power of solar energy: battling climate change and accelerating socio-economic development Bouake, the second largest city of Cote d’Ivoire, suffered its first-ever shutdown of domestic water supply. The country’s dammed lake, which supplies 70 percent of the city’s water supply, completely ran dry. According to many experts, this was yet-again another consequence…

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IEA reports targets energy transitions in G20 countries

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a set of reports on energy transitions in G20 countries, describing progress and challenges along the path towards modernising and diversifying their economies, while improving energy security. ESI Africa has reported. The reports also focus on challenges around energy access, improving air quality, as well as mitigating climate…

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Electric vehicle charging solutions: Total acquires G2mobility, partners Nexans

Total has finalized the acquisition of G2mobility, a French leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions. With this deal, Total is accelerating the growth of its electric vehicle charging businesses, from designing smart charging stations to optimizing energy usage management and selling integrated services. A pioneer in the sector since 2009, G2mobility has developed and…

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Japanese firm secures contract for geothermal power project in Kenya

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Fuji Electric Co. has been awarded a contract for a complete geothermal power facility for the Olkaria I Geothermal Power Station (Olkaria I) in Kenya. The contract was awarded by main EPC project contractor Marubeni Corporation owned by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). Marubeni Corporation is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo and…

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FCMB, OneWattSolar partner on Blockchain technology in energy access finance for Africa

By Oke Peter  In demonstration of its commitment to the empowerment and realisation of sustainable energy, leading financial institution in Nigeria, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in partnership with a solar solution provider, OneWattSolar have brought together experts in the field of renewable energy, solar systems, finance and Blockchain technology to discuss opportunities for innovative…

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