U.S. inverter manufacturing and other RE+ 2023 highlights
At last year’s RE+ tradeshow in Anaheim, inverter manufacturers made vague statements about looking into U.S. manufacturing to help customers satisfy the IRA’s domestic content incentives. This year in Las Vegas, some of those loose plans have been solidified. Here’s what I learned on the domestic manufacturing front at the U.S. solar industry’s biggest tradeshow,… […]
AfDB to meet investors over hybrid capital
The African Development Bank has announced that it will hold investor calls across the globe for its new asset class, the global hybrid capital issuance. According to a statement issued by the pan-African bank, the investor calls will be held in New York, London, and Paris. In July, the development bank successfully priced an inaugural […]
Niger Assembly passes resolution on special hospital for victims of banditry
The Niger State House of Assembly has called on the state government to set up or designate a special hospital for handling victims of banditry and kidnapping. The members of the House passed this resolution following a motion presented during plenary by Mr Haruna Duza of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Munya constituency. The […]
People on the move: American Battery Factory, PureSky Energy, Spearmint Energy, and more.
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance. OCI Solar Power announced the promotion of Sabah Bayatli from his role as vice president of project development, EPC, and operations to the esteemed position of president, effective September 1, 2023. MoveEV, the AI-backed mobility tech company that helps convert fleet and employee-owned gas […]
Sharp unveils all-black 420 W TOPCon solar panel with 21.51% efficiency
Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.30% per degree Celsius, with 21.51% efficiency. From pv magazine global Sharp has developed new n-type monocrystalline bifacial solar panels based on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell technology. The NUJC420B double-glass module features 108 half-cut solar cells based on M10 wafers and a 16-busbar design. The […]
Energy Nigeria’s biggest problem – Economist, Williams
An economist, Derego Williams, said the energy sector has remained Nigeria’s biggest challenge. Williams disclosed this on Wednesday during a Channels Television interview monitored by DAILY POST. He said the lack of adequate power supply, increased fuel and diesel costs are the biggest impediments to the country’s manufacturing sector. He urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration […]
As Groups, Ex-Agitators Push For Renewal Of Tantita Security’s Pipeline Surveillance
ISAAC ASABOR If there is a challenge that once seemed insurmountable in Nigeria’s oil sector, it is unarguably the crude oil theft. The foregoing fact becomes more authentic, particularly when analysed from the backdrop of a recent disclosure made by the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) that Nigeria lost 619.7 million barrels of crude […]
TelCables Nigeria to showcase connectivity solutions for East, West African businesses
Tribune Online TelCables Nigeria to showcase connectivity solutions for East, West African businesses TelCables Nigeria, commercial and retail ICT and connectivity solutions provider and a subsidiary of Angola Cables, will be participating in the inaugural International Telecoms Week Africa (ITW) 2023 taking place from September 12 to 14 in Nairobi, Kenya. TelCables Nigeria Regional Director, […]
W’African CSOs seek peaceful resolution to Niger crisis
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in West Africa have called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to seek alternatives to military action in Niger republic. The post W’African CSOs seek peaceful resolution to Niger crisis appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Recent coups in Africa and how to curb them
Tribune Online Recent coups in Africa and how to curb them In recent time, there have been concerning incidents of coups and undemocratic takeovers of governments in Africa. These events pose significant challenges to the progress and stability of the continent. To curb such undemocratic takeovers, it is crucial to address underlying factors and implement […]