Category: Alternative & Renewable Energy
Solar energy company KarmSolar secures US$2.39m funding for its battery storage system
With industry standards hovering around 30%, this project is regarded as a cutting-edge renewable energy initiative and innovation.
Nigeria can reach 100% renewable energy by 2060 and cut energy costs by 74% in the process —Report
However, delivering on this ambitious plan will require enormous investments, estimated at $18.7 Billion until 2030 and $425 Billion until 2060.
COP27 provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lay foundations for Africa’s clean energy future – finds Wärtsilä report
Pathways for Africa’s Energy Future,’ a report from the technology group Wärtsilä, provides power system modelling of three African countries, Nigeria, South Africa and Mozambique. It finds that they can leapfrog some developed nations by not embedding inflexible fossil fuel-based systems.
SEYCHELLES: A plant will convert solid waste into electricity in Mahé
The future facility, which will convert solid waste into electricity, will be located on the island of Mahé, in the northeast of this archipelago located off the coast of East Africa.
Climate Change: Over 600 killed in catastrophic flooding in Nigeria
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered 12,000 metric tonnes of food items from Nigeria’s strategic reserve for communities affected by catastrophic flooding last week.
Energy transition must prioritise Nigerian interest —NEITI
NEITI has called for a just, fair and equitable energy transition that prioritises Nigeria’s national interest in the engagements and response to the global energy transition process.
Empower New Energy set to develop solar projects in Africa’s commercial and industrial sector
The partnership will develop, finance, own and operate an initial 150MW of solar projects over the next three years.
The Lab launches seven financial instruments to support climate action in Africa
These financing mechanisms aim to unlock $1 billion through insurance, guarantees, credit assessment and other financial tools.
Duke Energy outlines progress on clean energy transition
“Our customers’ expectations are clear – they want affordability and reliability to remain a central focus as we work to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Lynn Good, Duke Energy chair, president and CEO
Husk Power commissions six hybrid solar mini-grids in Nasarawa State
Husk Power’s portfolio is growing in Nigeria. The Colorado, USA-based renewable energy provider is commissioning six new hybrid solar mini-grids of 50 kWp each. The installations serve six rural communities in Nasarawa State.