Rise of renewable energy is “disruptive moment” for power sector Published by Press Office on 12 September 2017 There are opportunitie for utilities in developing countries to build on international power reform experience and design future power markets and operating systems.
Research: Tackling the energy crisis in Nigeria – a case for solar Published by Ola Olaniyi on 11 September 2017 While every available source of energy should be pursued, solar PV provides an opportunity to immediately deliver solutions at different scales.
Unpacking renewable energy in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 26 July 2017 Given the lack of infrastructure throughout most of Africa, governments can design their systems from scratch, and in the process leapfrog the industrial age electricity systems.
Renewables and Africa’s energy future Published by Thomas Ladner on 5 July 2017 The cost of renewables – particularly solar panels – has fallen significantly over recent years, bringing mass produced clean energy into the realms of reality.
Can micro hydro boost economic development in rural Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 Micro hydro power systems have the potential to spur economic development in rural Africa. How we made it in Africa interviewed Wim Jonker Klunne, senior researcher at the CSIR.
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2010 French solar power generation company, Solairedirect, last year invested in a photo-voltaic manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa.
French firm looking to establish solar projects in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 August 2010 French company, Lucas Import Export, is looking to establish solar farm projects in countries across Africa.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2010 A one megawatt (MW) solar power station is set to be built in Botswana, the first of its kind in the country.
Manufacture wind turbine components in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 The Egyptian government is seeking to develop selective wind turbine components to serve the increasing demand from local and regional markets.
Advice on investing in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2010 I have an energy consulting firm in the UK and I am toying with the idea of investing in Nigeria in the renewable energy sector. Could you please advise me on the steps I need to take?
