12 African start-ups emerge for Flapmax AI Innovation
Tribune Online 12 African start-ups emerge for Flapmax AI Innovation Flapmax has selected 12 startups for the second cohort of its FAST accelerator start-up programme, which was formed in collaboration with Microsoft. Starting in October, the FAST accelerator’s cohort of 12 startups will embark on a five-week comprehensive acceleration programme in Silicon Valley, California, United States of America. The programme received […]
ICT: We need African solutions for African problems — Expert
Tribune Online ICT: We need African solutions for African problems — Expert Mr Christian Idiodi, a Cross River State-born Partner of the Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG), said Africa needs African solutions to its challenges. Idiodi disclosed this recently when he led a team of ICT experts from the United States and Europe to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State […]
Over 80 Nasarawa farmers’ groups receive agro inputs from FG, IFAD
As part of the efforts by the federal government to ameliorate the high cost of living in Nigeria, the Federal Government in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, have distributed farming inputs to 83 farmers’ groups in Nasarawa State. The post Over 80 Nasarawa farmers’ groups receive agro inputs from FG, IFAD appeared […]
Stakeholders examine electricity access in Africa at Energy Exhibition
…Say renewable energy viable solution to electricity crisis By Bianca Iboma-Emefu Stakeholders at the 10th edition of Informa Market’s Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference, x-rayed electricity access in Africa, noting the huge gap between electricity supply and demand, as only a handful of countries can boast of 100% access. The exhibition brought together government and […]
Producing solar energy, strawberries, tomatoes and peppers in one place
A dual-use solar and agricultural site in New York will add 2 MW of solar capacity while retaining active market crop production. Dual-use solar and agricultural projects, sometimes called AgriPV, AgPV, or agrivoltaics, is the practice of growing crops or raising livestock on the same land as a solar energy facility. The practice has been […]
U.S. energy storage sets Q2 high water mark with 1.7 GW / 5.6 GWh
Wood Mackenzie said the U.S. market will install 66 GW of storage between 2023 and 2027, 83% of which will be at the grid scale. Wood Mackenzie has released its Q3 2023 energy storage market report, listing a new record high for installations in the U.S. for Q2 2023. The United States deployed 1,680 MW […]
Fluke gains Solmetric’s high-wattage solar panel I-V curve tracer tool
Fluke aims to take the PVA-1500HE it acquired from Solmetric to the global market, filling a gap in the worldwide market with this U.S.-preferred tool. Fluke recently acquired Solmetric, a company that combines cutting-edge equipment with industry expertise. pv magazine USA met with Fluke’s Will White at RE+ to explore the company’s new high wattage, […]
Lightstar Renewables pilots agrivoltaic solar project on New York farmland
Lightstar Renewables is about to break ground on its first dual-use, agrivoltaics project in New York. Located in Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, Old Myers is a 2-MW dual-use community solar project that spans a 15-acre site. The project will keep the Thompson family’s land in agricultural production and generating stable lease income over 25 years. The… […]
KACRAN condemns violence, killings by bandits, armed groups, demands govt action
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, (KACRAN), has condemned all forms of violence and killings of innocent Nigerians by armed bandits. KACRAN through its National President, Khalil Mohammed Bello in a statement issued on Tuesday, indicated that the Association is engaging relevant authorities to find sustainable solutions to the nation’s security challenges. Bello, […]
Pixels Solution wins Africa’s Most Outstanding Technology Company of the year 2023
Pixels was announced as Africa’s Most Outstanding Technology Company of the Year 2023.This prestigious Award was presented at the African Brands Congress 2023 held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, on Friday, September 15, 2023. The post Pixels Solution wins Africa’s Most Outstanding Technology Company of the year 2023 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria […]