Nigeria’s VP Shettima Urges Boost in Rural Electrification Efforts

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a significant increase in the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA)…

Ramaphosa Signs New Electricity Law for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This act sets out…

USDA Pushes for Flexible Biofuel Tax Credits

Under Secretary Tom Vilsack, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) actively pushes for more flexible tax…

US Solar Group Seeks Retroactive Duties on Surge of Panel Imports

A group of US solar panel makers asked the Commerce Department to consider retroactively imposing duties…

Natron Energy to Build $1.4bn Sodium-ion Battery Gigafactory

Natron Energy has announced plans to construct the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in North Carolina, representing…

Orsted CEO Open to Future Use of Chinese Wind Turbines

Orsted, a leading offshore wind farm developer, has confirmed that none of its current projects include…

Chint Global Opens New Smart Metering Manufacturing Facility in Nairobi

Chint Global, a Chinese electrical engineering company, has built a new smart meter manufacturing facility. This…

Toyota to Phase Out Gasoline Cars, Shift to Hybrid-Only Models

Toyota, known for its slow adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), is set to lead a significant…

Mini-grid Installations Have Grown Sixfold Since 2018 – Report

In the latest State of the Global Mini-Grids Market Report, mini-grids have been a key driver of…

Philippines, Japan, and United States Explore Energy Cooperation for Biofuels

A US diplomat in Japan has proposed a trilateral cooperation for biofuels between the US, Japan,…