The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it is partnering Ukpa Hansa Energy Solutions Limited, an indigenous energy firm, to deploy solar energy across the country. The Post Master General of …
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The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), on Tuesday, called for the removal of import duty on solar panel to encourage the use of renewable energy in the country. The organisation’s Lead …
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The Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi, on Wednesday said that solar energy was increasing access to electricity by Nigerians in rural and underserved communities. Ogunbiyi made …
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The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Friday in Lagos ended its week-long events on climate action with a tree planting campaign to highlight the importance of trees to the environment. …
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Some stakeholders in the power sector says to revamped the sector, there need for the Federal Government to provide financial incentives for on grid solar and encouraged more mini-grids in …
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A Renewable Energy Expert, Mr Yusuf Suleiman, has called on the Federal Government to reduce taxes and import duties on solar products to promote alternative power supply. Suleiman, who is …
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African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina on Tuesday unveiled ambitious plans to scrap coal power stations across the continent and switch to renewable energy at United Nations climate talks on …
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In a report that examines the ways in which renewable energy demand is expected to increase, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) finds that “aggressive decarbonisation” will be required beyond 2030 …
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Vice President Yemi Osibanjo on Friday inaugurated a 2.8megawatt decentralised solar hybrid power-plant at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi. Osibanjo, who performed the ceremony in the …
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Beneficiaries of the stand-alone solar power in Upare and Igbobini communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State are to pay N200 to N500 monthly billing per household. The …
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: – Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This compares …
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The Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is seeking proposals for the deployment of 40 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity as part of the country’s efforts to cut …
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The Country Manager, Eaton Nigeria, Temitayo Awojole, has expressed the desire of the company to provide cheap and alternative source of electricity through its micro grid solution as part of measures to …
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Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, today welcomed a landmark delivery of Vestas wind turbine components into Port Autonome de Dakar. The parts, which …
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Ayobami Adedinni The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria(REAN) has said it is committed in its efforts in ensuring a robust renewable energy sector. REAN is the umbrella body of Renewable …
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A new report released by the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) and the Becquerel Institute have revealed that with the arrival of many international investors and the race for solar projects, …
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Nigeria and other members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) can adopt renewable energy 100 per cent by 2050, a report by the Energy Watch Group (EWG) …
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Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday inaugurated the 85kw Igbatoro Onigari solar mini-grid power project in Akure North. He also launched the pilot of a scalable 45kw cabin-type mini-grid …
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UK-based project developer PAS Solar Limited has been arranged a USD-10-million (EUR 8.8m) syndicated senior debt facility to expand its efforts in Nigeria as it looks to provide clean electricity …
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The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has committed $10 million to support the introduction of off-grid solar kits and appliances in Chad. OPIC’s loan …
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The European Union (EU) says it will launch a €30 million sustainable energy investment fund in Nigeria. Mr Adekunle Makinde, a former National Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) …
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THE country first wind powered electricity is expected to be set in Makambako in Njombe Region and the project development, spearhead by Windlab Development Tanzania, is progressing well. The project, …
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Africa’s first solar-powered seawater desalination plant, the OSMOSUN plant, designed by Mascara and located in Witsand, in the Hessequa municipality, in the Western Cape, has produced more than 10 000 …
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The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has confirmed its expansion project of $50 million into the regions of Burkina Faso, Liberia and Mozambique. Following the success of Sweden’s investment …
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The delivery of gigawatts-worth of solar generation across West Africa lies one step closer to reality after calls were put forward for experts to lay the foundations of a major …
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Germany has announced its intentions of closing all of its coal-fired power plants by 2038 as renewables becomes the leading energy source, according to GlobalData. GlobalData Power analyst, Mohit Prasad, …
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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says Nigeria is a continental and global leader in renewable energy. Home / Renewable Energy / Nigeria among leaders in renewable energy – Fashola …
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An over P4 million project to erect solar street light commenced in Kanye on February 18. Funded through the constituency programme, the project is expected to be completed by April …
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The Bank of Industry (BOI) and All On have announced the establishment of a N1billion Niger Delta Off-Grid Energy Fund. The fund will provide local currency debt financing to facilitate …
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The UK onshore wind sector faces “almost total shutdown” unless support is increased, according to a Scottish renewable energy trade body. Jenny Hogan, deputy chief executive at Scottish Renewables, told …
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