Energy Storage News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has been selected to carry out a battery storage pilot project, through a programme to increase electricity access funded by the World Bank.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Despite the global economic slowdown caused by COVID-19, the case for investing in Africa is stronger than ever. Africa will remain a competitive investment destination for decades to come because of its improving relative risk profiles, regional integration and strong economic fundamentals. Salma Okonkwo. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:10.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Envision Energy has been contracted to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for EDF Groups three-project Oasis 1 portfolio in South Africa.

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Impact Alpha

JUNE 23, 2021

ImpactAlpha, June 23 – In Nigeria, Primero Transport Services, a bus company with a concession from the Lagos government, securitized receivables from its bus. The post Securitizing future cash flows to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

An official with South Africa’s government said the country will accelerate its development of natural gas-fired power generation as energy shortages continue to be a challenge for the nation’s economy. […] The post South Africa Will Add 3 GW of Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 4, 2024

Flagship initiatives to ensure “responsible sourcing” for the global aquafeed industry in West Africa are being undermined by systemic conflicts of interest, endangering efforts to safeguard critical fish stocks, DeSmog can reveal. In sub-Saharan Africa, the industry’s operations are known to cause pollution, food insecurity and job losses.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 27, 2023

Enlit Africa (formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa) proudly presents its 2023 programme, which will run from 16 to 18 May at the CTICC in Cape Town. The Investment Plan indicates that South Africa will require approximately R1.5 The question is: where will this financing come from?

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Thandiwe Maimane, director of communications for the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), said in an email that there were "currently no updates" on procurement plans beyond what has already been posted on the government website. Ongoing crises at Eskom led the government to propose breaking up the utility in 2019.

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Planet Pulse

APRIL 4, 2023

Authors: Steve Levay and Ryder Kimball Special thanks to: Arjan Geers, Max Borrmann, Tessa Kramer, Robin van der Schalie, and Megan Zaroda Record low rainfall has pushed the Horn of Africa into a disastrous drought that is precipitating a humanitarian crisis. In the Horn of Africa, millimeters could be the distance between life and death.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 10, 2025

The government has partnered with six national and international companies to develop projects that will produce green ammonia, industrial fuels, and steel. These initiatives are making headlines as they signal a significant shift towards sustainable energy solutions in North Africa. Take Morocco as an example.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From South Africa to the United Arab Emirates. Governments and developers are eyeing hydrogen as a decarbonization tool. Suddenly everyone is talking about green hydrogen. From China to Utah. But the rush is also raising lots of questions: Where will hydrogen be most useful? How do you create a supply chain to support it?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Amplats) to develop infrastructure in South Africa that will encourage the production and use of hydrogen cars in the country. Transitioning to lower carbon energy sources will be a challenge for South Africa. The government estimates that about 172,000 people work in South Africa’s platinum sector.

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

One example of an ecosystem helping to achieve this global goal is RAIN (Replenish Africa Initiative), The Coca-Cola Foundation’s flagship African community program. RAIN’s goal is to improve the lives of over 6 million people in Africa through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs, with a focus on addressing specific community needs.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Saudi-based independent power producer (IPP) ACWA Power has signed a PPA with government bodies in South Africa for a solar-plus-storage project with a 1,200MWh BESS.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Companies are making progress in disclosing their environmental impact and governance standards, but social factors have not been given the same attention — until now. Gender diversity enhances corporate governance, talent attraction and human capital development — all important factors driving long-term competitiveness.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Styled as Egypt’s “Gate to Africa”, it will be made up of separate tourist, residential, industrial and historic sectors. “We There are plans for around 20 new desalination plants across the country, which the Egyptian government plans to build in collaboration with the private sector.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

According to the report, China is set to account for almost 60% of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030, based on current market trends and today’s policy settings by governments. Renewables are moving faster than national governments can set targets for. times its 2022 level by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

A nuanced appraisal emerges from the 2022 World Air Quality report – compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir – which includes a dismal picture from Africa and the news that only five countries met the WHO limits for PM2.5: We need governments to monitor air quality, but we cannot wait for them.

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Energy Storage News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

ACWA Power has agreed to deploy wind energy and battery capacity to help power what is claimed will be the Middle East and Africa region’s 'first battery gigafactory.'

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2020

This is due to a government instruction to halve customer bills along with non-payment, the webinar learned. Recommendations include raising the level of aid from governments of higher income countries from 0.7% South Africa launches WBE programme. We’re walking on a knife’s edge.”. of gross national income to 1%.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From South Africa to the United Arab Emirates. Governments and developers are eyeing hydrogen as a decarbonization tool. Suddenly everyone is talking about green hydrogen. From China to Utah. But the rush is also raising lots of questions: Where will hydrogen be most useful? How do you create a supply chain to support it?

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Planet Pulse

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Governments and industries need accurate, up-to-date data to assess vegetation health and manage resources effectively. Scientists, GIS analysts, and government agencies increasingly rely on satellite imagery to get a complete picture of conditions on the ground. However, traditional data-gathering methods often fall short.

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Energy Storage News

APRIL 19, 2024

This Friday Briefing looks at the rich prospects for putting batteries onto brownfield power plant sites, with regard to news stories from South Africa and New England, US.

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Today, we announced an exciting new contract with ZEP-RE, a reinsurance company based in Nairobi, Kenya who will leverage our Basemaps products to enhance drought risk protection in the Horn of Africa (HOA)! At Planet, we are excited to be contributing data to support the livelihoods of pastoral farmers in Africa with ZEP-RE.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The effort is part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global Plastics Pact network: The think tank has helped organize key public and private stakeholders to push towards a circular economy for plastic in countries around the world, from the United Kingdom to Chile to South Africa. A history of the Global Plastics Pact.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The report makes clear that strong governance and guidelines for deployment will likely be needed calling for unprecedented levels of international cooperation. For instance, in Africa, countries are often treated as one homogenised block, when the opportunities and obstacles they each face are entirely different.

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FuelCellsWorks

MAY 8, 2024

The Peruvian government, in collaboration with South Africa’s Phelan Green Energy, has commenced the construction of a green hydrogen production facility in Arequipa. This initiative, announced by Presidential Office spokesman.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 4, 2021

“This is the Government of Canada ensuring that we have every tool possible in our toolbox to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and address the existential crisis of climate change,” Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, said in a live-streamed launch event. Meanwhile in the U.K.,

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Financial Times: Energy

MAY 9, 2024

Shareholder stance defies government hostility to plan that would break up national champion

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Financial Times: Energy

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next month

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2022

Titled “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible”, the authors call on States to commit themselves to developing adequate and effective groundwater management and governance policies in order to address current and future water crises throughout the world.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

Unfortunately, as the economic effects of COVID-19 cause government debts to rise sharply, there is now much less public money available for activities like climate protection or ecosystem restoration — this should sharpen our appetite for innovation. How then to make the shift to a net-zero, nature-positive economy within the decade?

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 31, 2020

31 – As the coronavirus spreads in Africa, Wemy’s products have been flying off local shelves, as families stock up on supplies for a two-week, government-imposed lockdown. ImpactAlpha, Mar. Few businesses could.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

While BMW continues to test tech using green H2, it is aware that costs will need to drop in order to make the option a viable one in most cases, said BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen when speaking to media representatives at a conference in Cape Town.

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PV Tech

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Saudi-based IPP ACWA Power has signed a PPA with government bodies in South Africa for a 442MW solar PV project.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 23, 2024

As part of the agreement, G42 will be working with local partners to build a data centre campus that will run on geothermal power and will run Microsoft Azure for a new East Africa Cloud Region. This data centre is planned to become operational within 24 months of signing the definitive agreements.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 3, 2025

De-Risking Green Hydrogen Projects in Chile and South Africa: Unlocking a Sustainable Future Green hydrogen is on track to become a vital component of global decarbonization efforts. Countries like Chile and South Africa face additional challenges. This is where de-risking comes into play.

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