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Africa Roundup: Pumped hydro in Morocco, solar and storage in Somalia, ‘Largest mining microgrid’ in Zambia

Energy Storage News

A roundup of energy storage news from across the continent of Africa, with Morocco's ONEE shortlisting bidders for a pumped hydro project, Somalia launching a grid-scale solar and storage tender, and a microgrid pairing grid-scale solar, BESS and diesel at a mine in Zambia.

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The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa

GreenBiz

Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy.

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Comment: Africa can save billions by adopting renewable energy

Envirotec Magazine

By Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. Africa knows where it needs to go. In Africa, renewables must become the new baseload.

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‘Energy storage boom’ in Africa from 31MWh in 2017 to 1,600MWh in 2024, trade group AFSIA finds

Energy Storage News

Africas energy storage market has seen a boom since 2017, having risen from 31MWh to 1,600MWh in 2024, according to trade body AFSIA Solars latest report.

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EDF Renewables reaches financial close on hybrid wind, solar and storage project in South Africa

Energy Storage News

EDF Renewables has reached financial and commercial close on two virtually-coupled hybrid projects in South Africa, combining wind and solar with a combined 75MW of battery storage.

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In semi-arid Africa, farmers are transforming the 'underground forest' into life-giving trees

GreenBiz

Revitalization of a traditional agricultural practice known as farmer managed natural regeneration is bringing new life to millions of acres of degraded land while boosting food, fuel, habitat and carbon storage.

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Africa's chance for green electricity

TechXplore

The international study has been published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.

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