TechXplore

APRIL 18, 2024

A study, published in Nature Energy, is among the first to explore the floating photovoltaics (FPV) at the continental scale, finding that FPV installed at existing major reservoirs could produce 20–100% of the electricity expected from Africa's planned hydropower dams.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 15, 2024

Registration is open for a webinar on “Geothermal and Sustainable Development in Africa: Beyond the Rift.” The speaker for the upcoming webinar will be Helen Robinson, Regional Manager for Africa of the International Geothermal Association (IGA).

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The International Geothermal Association (IGA) has announced the appointment of Helen Robinson as the Regional Manager for Africa in what is considered a milestone in the IGA’s commitment to fostering geothermal energy in Africa. Helen can be reached via helen@geothermal-energy.org.

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Energy Central

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Green Hydrogen Africa | EIB Harnessing Africa’s solar energy to produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035 can help secure global energy supply, create jobs, decarbonize heavy industry, enhance global competitiveness and transform access to clean water and sustainable energy.

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FuelCellsWorks

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As Cape Town and Walvis Bay embark on a journey toward sustainable energy independence, the implementation of microgrids presents a promising horizon.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A district outside of Cape Town has recently installed SF 6 -free switchgear, the first installation of its kind in Africa. Added Alderman Conrad Poole, executive mayor of Drakenstein Municipality: “This project comes at a time when South Africa faces immense energy challenges.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 12, 2022

On the face of it, the power sector in Africa seems to be in trouble. The role of Africa in the world’s energy future is changing as efuels are touted as the answer to the current challenges facing traditional energy systems. VIEW THE ENLIT AFRICA PROGRAMME. Storage and renewable energy. Hydrogen future.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Research published on 16 September highlights the troubling trend of pockets of funders continuing to finance additional coal-fired generation capacity in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The idea of a coal phase-out does not hold true everywhere,” said Olivia Coldrey, Head of Energy Finance and Clean Cooking at SEforALL. “We

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

New Minerals for Future Clean Energy Technologies Partnership will promote responsible exploration, production, and processing of minerals in South Africa. Demand for minerals used in clean technologies is set to soar in recent years, sparking concerns over both security of supply and the environmental impact of large scale extraction.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 10, 2024

ImpactAlpha, January 10 – Morocco-based Africa50 aims to spur critical infrastructure development in Africa with different funding mechanisms that help developers overcome financing. The post African investors back Africa50 to accelerate sustainable infrastructure appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The emergency procurement round, for dispatchable generation due online by mid-2022, has raised hopes that a long-awaited fifth round of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) will be opened up soon. Looking at other renewable energy opportunities in South Africa.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 18, 2024

The World Energy Council’s World Energy Trilemma 2024 report reveals changing ambitions and new challenges facing global energy systems. Energy security now encompasses the reliability of renewables, availability and accessibility or critical minerals, and resilience in the face of physical and cyber threats.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 19, 2021

The post The Brief: Brief birthday, Yo-Yo Ma on creativity and capital, energy inclusion in Africa, sustainable development SPAC, new books for a new era appeared first on Impact Alpha. Featured: Creativity connects us: Yo-Yo Ma on creating jobs, raising voices and building hope.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this episode of the Energy Transitions Podcast, we hear from Leon Laing, Manager: Planning and Customer Services at the Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, on how the SF6-free transition is revolutionising how they manage and operate their power distribution system.

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Business Green

JUNE 19, 2022

New IEA report reveals encouraging recent trends have been thrown into reverse by the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine - but clean energy investment could swiftly reignite development.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

Sustainable manufacturing as a strategic approach for factories and warehouses. The pressure mounts for manufacturers to step up and use the principles of sustainable manufacturing. With this in mind, manufacturing organizations need to realize the environmental impact of their operations, to create sustainable manufacturing processes.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sustainability in the Sport Industry. If you’re in the sports business, then it’s time to become more eco-friendly and implement a robust strategy for sports industry sustainability. Their main goal is to find innovative solutions to enhance the environmental and sustainability performance of sports.

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Renewable Energy World

MARCH 30, 2021

In South Africa, BioTherm Energy’s Excelsior Wind farm is collaborating with conservation organizations to minimize the wind industry’s impact on local bird populations (avifauna). BioTherm Energy is actively engaging with project partners and looking to bolster conservation initiatives around their wind energy facilities.”.

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Energy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

With the global energy transition gaining momentum, green hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution for decarbonizing various sectors. As countries strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shift towards sustainable energy sources, Egypt has positioned itself as a potential hub for green hydrogen production.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 10, 2022

South African blockchain startup Sinan Energy is targeting an initial 100MW+ of distributed generation in northwest South Africa. Sinan Energy’s blockchain platform is designed to tokenise, record and verify carbon credits that are generated from its own plants. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 13, 2021

What is said to be the world’s largest off-grid solar-battery hybrid system for the mining industry has been commissioned at a gold mine in Mali, West Africa. Dennis Stansbury of B2Gold said: “This is a landmark project which we expect to pave the way for more sustainable power generation within the mining industry in West Africa.”.

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altenergymag

JANUARY 29, 2020

-The Qbera-Schneider Electric Solar alliance brings together the financing and technology needed to provide access to energy in Sub Saharan Africa -Improving access to energy in Sub Saharan Africa is critical for UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 -The first round of projects of 15 MW will be rolled out across in Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 15, 2022

“Africa is full of potential infrastructure project opportunities in the pipeline. This is according to Hendrik Malan, CEO and partner at Frost & Sullivan and one of many expert speakers who will address the upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit taking place from 22–24 February 2023. Infrastructure investment opportunities.

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Business Green

JUNE 19, 2022

Alok Sharma travels to South Africa this week to confirm fresh funding for major sustainable development programme that experts hope could provide template for further deals. The South African Just Energy Transition Partnership embodies the ambition we called for at COP26.

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The Guardian: Energy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Little was known about theoil demand sustainability programme (ODSP) but the investigation obtained detailed information on plans to drive up the use of fossil fuel-powered cars, buses and planes in Africa and elsewhere, as rich countries increasingly switch to clean energy. Continue reading.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 18, 2021

ImpactAlpha, October 18 — London-based Actis has raised $19 billion since 2004 for private equity, energy and real estate investments. The new fund, The post Actis’ sustainable energy infrastructure fund raises $4.7 billion appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, using methane gas to generate energy instead could save the continent billions of dollars. We talk to sustainability scientist and author of the research, Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity.

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Energy Transition

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) targets 10% biofuel blends by 2030 and complete EV adoption by 2060. The removal of fuel subsidies aims to bolster the electric mobility sector as government and private initiatives work to promote EVs and charging infrastructure for a sustainable future. Samuel Ajala reports.

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FuelCellsWorks

APRIL 5, 2024

Namibia's groundbreaking Daures Green Hydrogen Village project, a pivotal initiative in Africa's transition towards sustainable energy, is poised to commence

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This week’s edition of Smart Energy Finances sees a new study from BDEW and CapGemini detail how sustainable transformation and decarbonisation purchasing are more important than ever for Austrian and German utility Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. However, only 43% pursue sustainability ambitions with their help.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From South Africa to the United Arab Emirates. Stephen Lamm is the director of sustainability at Bloom Energy, a company deploying zero-carbon solutions like green hydrogen. This episode was produced in collaboration with Bloom Energy. Visit Bloom Energy to learn how to take charge today. From China to Utah.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Leading this week’s Smart Energy Finances is pre-seed funding of half a million euros for Finnish startup Capalo AI, which will further develop its virtual power plant and market optimisation technology. This has led to the construction of batteries next to the turbines, which enables the energy to be discharged into the grid more evenly.

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The six instruments seek to unlock $380 million in climate finance from commercial, concessional, and philanthropic investors for sustainable energy access, food systems, and urban infrastructure. This Lab cohort also includes instruments with a regional focus on Brazil and Southern Africa.

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Charged

MAY 11, 2023

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), which serves Africa’s largest city, plans to deploy 12,000 electric buses over the next seven years. Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL), a subsidiary of the Nigerian multinational oil company Oando, will provide charging infrastructure.

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Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 1, 2023

His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, launched the country's new Energy Transition and Investment Plan yesterday during a Global Africa Business Initiative event in N.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From South Africa to the United Arab Emirates. Stephen Lamm is the director of sustainability at Bloom Energy, a company deploying zero-carbon solutions like green hydrogen. This episode was produced in collaboration with Bloom Energy. Visit Bloom Energy to learn how to take charge today. From China to Utah.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Dutch brewing giant released join financial and sustainability report as it sets sights on developing new 2030 Science Based Targets for CO2. Heineken has toasted further progress against its green goals for carbon emissions, clean energy, and water consumption over the past year while simultaneously boosting profits worldwide.

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