Tag: renewables in africa

Coal-Fired Power To Remain Dominant As South Africa’s Energy Crisis Endures

Coal-Fired Power To Remain Dominant As South Africa’s Energy Crisis Endures

April 15, 2023 |

South Africa will continue to maintain strong growth potential for renewables, although we highlight rising material costs for wind turbines might have a negative influence on timely completion of wind projects. Over the next decade, we expect to see growth in investment and uptake of energy storage projects in the market, especially battery storage. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will boost the network during peak hours, reducing network strain.

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We must unlock Africa’s potential for green hydrogen: AfDB’s Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina

We must unlock Africa’s potential for green hydrogen: AfDB’s Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina

April 15, 2023 |

Africa is very well positioned to help lead the revolution on clean energy industrial value chains because it accounts for 80% of the world’s platinum reserves, 50% of cobalt reserves and 40% of manganese reserves and huge resources for graphite and lithium. Africa is therefore a crucial source for minerals and metals for clean energy value chains, including electric vehicles and utility-scale battery storage.

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Green hydrogen: A viable option for transforming Africa’s energy sector

Green hydrogen: A viable option for transforming Africa’s energy sector

August 20, 2022 |

There is, indeed, a global race to develop green hydrogen, and for the first time, Africa is on the starting line with developed countries. The aim is to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, accelerate access to electricity for millions of Africans by increasing the exploitation of renewable energy resources and meet their global climate commitments. The vision of green hydrogen, while promising from a technology standpoint, comes with many caveats for African countries—the obvious being economic viability.

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An increased role for private sector: Mozambique’s new regulatory policy in the off-grid energy sector

An increased role for private sector: Mozambique’s new regulatory policy in the off-grid energy sector

July 12, 2022 |

Recently, Mozambique’s growth trajectory has been driven by pandemic-related restrictions, the conflict in Cabo Delgado, extreme damage by tropical storms, and by commodity output and prices. Not all is negative—at the same time, new opportunities in the energy sector are opening doors for an economic boost. More specifically, the country is taking steps into a new direction toward creating an environment that enables private investment in the off-grid sector.

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