Burning inverter battery sparks fire at Lagos airport
By Chinelo Obogo, Lagos A burning litium inverter battery which was installed at the basement of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has been identified as the cause of a fire outbreak which occurred in the morning of Wednesday, September 6. According to the Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, the […]
COP28 plans $4.5bn funding for African clean energy
The COP28 President-Designate, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, has announced a United Arab Emirates finance initiative that will provide $4.5bn to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential. The announcement was made during a keynote address at the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. It said the landmark initiative brings together vital public, private, and development […]
Curb military coups, cleric urges Tinubu, ECOWAS
The Supreme Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, Prophet Solomon Alao, has advised President Bola Tinubu to lead ECOWAS in identifying and fighting the root causes of military coup in Africa instead of threatening war after the collapse of democracy in member-states. He said no life of a Nigerian soldier should […]
Nigeria’s energy transition plan requires $17.7bn annually – Tinubu
To deliver on its climate target and energy transition plan, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, stated that the country needed to spend $17.7bn annually. Energy Transition and Investment Plans reflect how countries show they would build energy systems to support economic and social development and achieve net-zero emissions. Nigeria released its Energy Transition Plan in August […]
Trina Solar’s Smart Solutions: Simplifying Solar Project Development
In an increasingly complex world where efficiency, reliability, and value are paramount in the solar industry, Trina Solar emerges as a leader with a suite of smart solutions that redefine project development. With a long legacy as a bankable Tier 1 solar manufacturer, Trina’s offerings span utility-scale, commercial, and residential sectors, promising unparalleled support and… […]
Off-grid solar canopy charges electric tractor at California winery
Paired Power partnered with Monarch Power to deliver the emissions-free off-grid solution. Paired Power, a provider of solar-powered EV charging products, and Monarch Tractor, a fully electric tractor manufacturer announced the two have partnered to deliver an emissions-free tractor solution for Kaerskov Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley, California. Since July, the vineyard has been operating […]
LG Energy Solution to sell residential energy storage with inverter in U.S.
LGES will showcase Prime+ in booth 13086 at the RE+ 2023 exhibition, Sept. 11 to 14 in Las Vegas. LG Energy Solution (LGES), a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, announced the upcoming launch of Prime+ in the U.S. market. Prime+ is an energy storage system (ESS) that integrates an inverter and a battery. It connects two 10H […]
GoodWe previewing new C&I string inverter at RE+
At this year’s RE+ exhibition, GoodWe will spotlight its enhanced residential solution lineup, EcoSmart Home, with strong focus on catering to the local market’s energy storage needs. An additional highlight will be the introduction of a three-phase, 208-V, 1,000-VDC inverter designed for light C&I applications. For the commercial sector, GoodWe will unveil a new addition,… […]
BLUETTI to unveil EP800 household energy storage system at RE+ 2023
BLUETTI will debut its new 7,600 W modular energy storage system at RE+, North America’s largest clean energy event. The manufacturer will also open a 30-day free trial for the unit, which can provide up to 19.8 kWh backup power. BLUETTI, a pioneering provider of energy storage products, will debut its EP800 home energy storage […]
UAE announces $4.5bn clean energy investments in Africa
The United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, announced an investment of $4.5 billion in clean energy projects for Africa during a landmark climate summit hosted by Kenya, which is aimed at attracting funding to combat global warming. “We will deploy $4.5 billion… to jumpstart a pipeline of bankable clean energy projects in this very important continent,” […]