Generation
White paper: SSA’s electricity generation forecast to 2040
SSA’s generation mix is remarkably undiversified, with most economies generating the bulk of their electricity through three or fewer sources, states Frost & Sullivan.
Generation
Applications for Women in Hydropower Mentorship closes in August
The Women in Hydropower Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications for the 2020/2021 year. Applications close on 3 August 2020.
Generation
Utilities to increase micro-grid capacity by nearly five times by 2029
Global utilities are expected to increase their micro-grid capacity by 19% per annum between 2020 and 2029, according to Guidehouse Insights.
Finance and Policy
Kibo Energy obtains £1 million in investment
Kibo Energy has secured £1 million investment that will enable it continue to advance its diverse energy project portfolio comprising 1,255MW.
Solar
Op-Ed: Solar to spur continent’s post-pandemic bounce?
Installing solar PV on-site, rooftop or ground-mounted, can reduce the electricity costs for the users with 30-60% on their daytime consumption.
Finance and Policy
Long-term climate strategies critical to recovery says World Bank
Long-term climate strategies that look ahead to 2050 can help countries unlock new economic opportunities while also ensuring a safer climate, says a new World Bank report.
Renewable energy
Massive growth in DER investments anticipated through 2030
The global annual investments in distributed energy resources (DER) will increase by 75% by 2030, according to a new report issued by Frost & Sullivan.
Finance and Policy
IRENA urges governments to align economic stimulus with sustainability
Governments can align immediate economic stimulus needs with medium to long-term decarbonisation and sustainable development objectives by targeting policy measures.
Generation
Ed’s note: Africa’s grand hydropower scheme enters a ‘Dragon’s Den’
The latest news on the world’s largest hydropower scheme is that the DRC is determined to move ahead with the Grand Inga project.
Transmission and Distribution
Op-Ed: Electricity is an essential service during COVID-19 crisis
Electricity is an essential service, yet its profile in the context of the COVID-19 global health emergency has been well below that of others.
