South Africa Announce Preferred Bidders for 2 GW Tender

South African Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE) has announced preferred bidders to procure short-term risk-mitigation capacity.…

REN21’s Report Shows that Cities Across Africa Demonstrate Progressive Leadership to Deploy Renewables

The 2021 edition of REN21’s Renewables in Cities Global Status Report, shows that one billion people…

Integrating Large-Scale Renewable Energy into the Grid: The Need for Flexibility

Op-ed by Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria   As the largest economy in Africa, with huge…

What is the cheapest way to cut carbon?

In the trendier parts of Berlin, cargo bikes are the rage. Locals use the bicycles, which…

America’s better future: How America can rid itself of both carbon and blackouts

Texas prides itself on being different. Yet it is in the grip of a winter storm…

Mali

Mali Overview Mali’s electricity production is dominated by hydraulic (55 per cent) and diesel (45 per…

Ghana

Ghana Overview Ghana’s power supply comes from hydropower, crude oil, natural gas, and solar energy. Ghana…

Togo

Togo Overview Togo’s electricity supply is majorly imported from Ghana and Nigeria. The country’s available electricity…

When Generating Too Much Renewable Energy Becomes a Challenge?

Germany has been a global leader in the transition to renewable energy, with the country having…

Kenya Set to Hybridize 23 Diesel Mini-Grids With Clean Energy

The government intends to complement diesel-powered mini-grids with clean energy sources. The plants will be fitted…