Solar
A new IRENA report finds that 24/7 “firm” clean energy is cheaper than coal and gas in many parts of the world. The Iran war may catalyze faster adoption.
Renewable energy — and especially solar power — captured all demand growth last year and even forced fossil fuels into a slight contraction. And that was before the war in Iran.
Nigeria has launched its first floating solar project with a Chinese contractor to build a 7MW plant at the University of Lagos lagoon campus.
Pakistan’s solar transition will help soften the blow from the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption, new research says.
As the war raging in Iran drives up energy prices, solar power could help Vietnam avoid almost US$600 million from coal and gas imports, new research revealed on Monday.
Nigeria has begun exporting locally-manufactured solar panels to Ghana, marking a milestone in energy industrialisation, trade, and clean ambitions.
Pakistan, which has grappled with significant gas supply issues for years, has set a goal that renewable energy make up 58% of its electricity production by 2030.
Sierra Leone is harnessing EU-backed results-based financing to expand rural electrification with solar mini-grids, in an effort to reduce fossil fuel dependency and drive economic growth.
Investors in Chile fret over transmission bottlenecks, permitting lags and a subsidy scheme — as well as an administration that is seemingly unfazed by their plight.
The AfDB’s $500 million loan will boost Nigeria’s energy transition and expand access to clean energy sources, experts say.
The Nigerian government has signed a joint venture for Shiroro Generating Company’s 20 MW solar-hydro hybrid project. Experts say the project will aid the energy transition and foster renewable energy growth.
Higher Bangladesh oil and other fossil fuel tariffs are leading to greater installation of rooftop solar systems.
A cost-of-energy analysis of different sources of electricity generation shows that solar, wind, and batteries offer some of the cheapest sources of power on offer. Still, there are challenges slowing faster deployment.
In Nigeria, renewable energy would satisfy the nation’s energy needs and power sustainable economic growth, according to a new report.
US investment giant EIG has acquired new assets in Chile including the crown jewel of Cerro Dominador, a solar complex comprising 110 MW of CSP and 100 MW of PV capacity, in the Atacama desert.