Kenya is set to strengthen its role as a renewable energy leader in Africa with the upcoming Powerelec Kenya 2024 conference, happening from November 13-15, 2024. The event will focus on solar energy and other renewable solutions, highlighting advanced technologies crucial to Kenya’s goal of a fully renewable energy-powered grid. Held at the Sarit Expo…
The South African Energy Ministry is pushing for more local content in renewable energy projects following a major R17 billion ($1 billion) investment in the sector. This investment, part of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), aims to increase South Africa’s energy capacity and move away from fossil fuels. The focus on…
The European Union (EU) recently committed €32 million (about R628 million) to help South Africa develop its green hydrogen industry. The funding comes through two grants aimed at boosting the country’s renewable energy potential, focusing on wind and solar power. The support is part of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to drive sustainable…
BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy storage solutions, has recently partnered with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to promote clean energy and sustainable development across Africa. The collaboration was announced at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo from November 4 to 8, 2024. The forum’s theme, “It All Starts…
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has invested over $7 billion in renewable energy projects, positioning itself as a top private investor on the continent. At a recent panel at the Future Investment Initiative New Africa Summit, CEO Marco Arcelli shared that these investments are fully dedicated to renewable energy. This focus aligns with ACWA Power’s goal…
By Rohan de Beer, End User Sales Director at Schneider Electric 6th November 2024 Despite the rapid growth of cloud computing, driven by the hype around key factors such as skills, budget and security, the industrial edge has remained a core component of industrial IT environments. The unique requirements of industrial operations have ensured that…
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has recently called for bids to install a 70kW solar energy system in Worcester. This project is a big step toward promoting renewable energy and highlighting the importance of biodiversity conservation. As South Africa urgently needs to move away from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, initiatives like…
Sugar cane is emerging as an important crop in the shift to cleaner energy sources. As the world tackles climate change and the urgent need for sustainable practices, sugar cane shows promise for producing biofuels, especially ethanol. However, using sugar cane as a dual-purpose crop raises environmental and social concerns that need to be addressed…
POWERCHINA has signed a major contract to build a 342 MW solar power plant in South Africa, marking an important step for renewable energy in the country. The project is part of South Africa’s ongoing efforts to expand its energy mix and reduce its long-standing reliance on coal. Located in the Northern Cape, an area…
Afstor Oy, a company focused on renewable energy, is making big moves to tackle energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. With over 840 million people in the region lacking electricity, Afstor’s solar home systems are designed to bring clean energy for cooking, lighting, and running small appliances. This effort comes at a time when finding sustainable…
