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REA, CESEL launch solar irrigation to boost food security, save N413bn

REA, CESEL launch solar irrigation to boost food security, save N413bn

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In a significant move to address food insecurity in Nigeria, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has joined forces with Community Energy Social Enterprise Limited (CESEL) to launch a solar irrigation project. This groundbreaking partnership aimed to deploy solar irrigation systems across 200,000 hectares of farmland nationwide over the next four years, leveraging the REA’s Productive

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Man expends N21.8M on solar setup after spending N200K on grid electricity in 4 days

Man expends N21.8M on solar setup after spending N200K on grid electricity in 4 days

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Nigerian man who lamented spending N200K on grid electricity in 4 days spends N21.8M to install solar in his house. The man who is known as @Kecyy had taken to social media, X, to lament over the amount he spent on electricity. @Kecyy. According to the man, he had spent N200K on grid electricity in

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Desert-to-Power initiative seeking consultants for solar mapping

Desert-to-Power initiative seeking consultants for solar mapping

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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is seeking consultants to undertake a solar mapping exercise in seven of its members states: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda. The deadline for expressions of interest is August 30. August 14, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Nicolas Jehly, Unsplash IGAD is seeking expressions of interest from

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Anza launches PV module price database for US solar sector

Anza launches PV module price database for US solar sector

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Latest Anza’s database covers 95% of the US solar supply chain. Image: NexWafe. US solar and storage software company Anza has launched a new platform to provide industry decision-makers with real-time information on solar products. The platform is a database of product prices and specifications and supply chain data covering around 95% of the US

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Solar installers ‘cheated’ out of millions after middleman takes taxpayer rebate money

Solar installers ‘cheated’ out of millions after middleman takes taxpayer rebate money

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Solar installers ‘cheated’ out of millions after middleman takes taxpayer rebate money Solar installers believe they have been cheated out of millions after middle man takes rebate money. August 14, 2024 6.51pm https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/solar-installers-cheated-out-of-millions-after-middleman-takes-taxpayer-rebate-money-20240814-p5k2g6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Study: Asteroid Psyche Originated beyond Solar System’s Snow Line and Later Migrated to Main Belt

Study: Asteroid Psyche Originated beyond Solar System’s Snow Line and Later Migrated to Main Belt

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Planetary scientists using spectral data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed the detection of hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche. The presence of hydrated minerals suggests a complex history for Psyche. Jarmak et al. used Webb, shown in the bottom right corner of this illustration, to confirm the

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Chinese Company to Build Solar Station in Saudi Arabia

Chinese Company to Build Solar Station in Saudi Arabia

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The Chinese energy engineering company plans to build a solar power plant in Saudi Arabia worth over 6.98 billion yuan (972 million dollars). This deal represents a new renewable energy agreement between the two countries, according to Reuters. A joint project between the Chinese energy engineering consortium and Saudi partners, including the Public Investment Fund,

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India adds 12.2GW of solar capacity in H1 2024, exceeds 2023 renewable power installation total

India adds 12.2GW of solar capacity in H1 2024, exceeds 2023 renewable power installation total

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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads India’s solar capacity additions increased by 78.9% from the first half of 2023 to the first half of 2024. Image: Vikram Solar. India added around 12.2GW of new solar capacity in the first half of the year, according to figures from JMK Research, which means that renewable

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NextEnergy Capital fund acquires 248MW Spanish solar portfolio

NextEnergy Capital fund acquires 248MW Spanish solar portfolio

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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The NPV ESG fund has raised around US$750 million in financing commitments. Image: NextEnergy Capital. NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG), an international fund operated by UK-headquartered investment firm NextEnergy Capital (NEC), has acquired a 248MW Spanish solar PV portfolio. The portfolio consists of 12 projects in north-eastern

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