Events
About Solar Power Africa 2020
Solar Power Africa 2020 brings together an extensive alliance of local & internationally renowned industry leaders, stakeholders and experts.
Finance and Policy
Rockefeller Foundation pledges $1bn for green recovery
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced it will commit $1 billion over the next three years to catalyse a more inclusive, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event News
Digital Energy Festival for Africa in the news: Week 1!
The Digital Energy Festival for Africa kicked off last week and as expected, has already yielded some thought-provoking and inspiring content and conversations.
Solar
Redefining the solar power market in Africa
Solar power capacity and energy generation has seen a rapid increase over the last decade. What is the status of this market in Africa?
Solar
Solar meets South Australia’s total energy demand for first time
Australia hit a renewable energy milestone early in October when solar power provided 100% of South Australia’s energy needs for a whole hour.
Solar
Solar dominates power industry contracts in MEA
Middle East and Africa power industry contracts dropped 3% in quarter three of 2020, with solar being the top tech area for investment in the energy sector.
Event News
Achieving 5IR by using business for good
Digital Energy Festival for Africa kicks off on an inspiring and optimistic note. Pratik Gauri, the President of the 5th Element Group, says the 5IR will assist in achieving several UN Sustainability Development Goals.
Business and markets
Research shows recycling method to revive crumb rubber market
BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee discovered that there is a possibility of recycling of ELTs into secondary raw materials for tyres.
Business and markets
World Trade Organisation addresses environmental issues
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has launched a new publication in response to common questions about environmental issues.
Smart Technologies
Lucy Electric launches expansion module for its Gemini 3 mini RTU
Lucy Electric's new unit comprises an expansion processor accommodating up to three more sub-assemblies allowing the remote terminal unit to control up to six switches.
Generation
South Korea’s KEPCO cancels South African coal plant investment
South Korea’s KEPCO, plans to cancel or convert to LNG two remaining overseas coal power projects in the Philippines and South Africa.
