Scatec provides update on African PV projects
Terje Pilskog, the CEO of Norwegian developer Scatec, recently spoke to pv magazine about the company’s PV projects in South Africa, Botswana and Egypt. He said financing remains a critical hurdle to deploy solar across the continent.
Renewable energy adoption taking off in Rwanda
The European Union has secured a critical raw materials deal with Rwanda, expanding collaboration between the two sides – particularly in the solar sector. A friendly regulatory environment deserves credit for helping to fast-track the adoption of solar, according to local analysts.
Solar+Storage in C&I: Market trends and smart solutions in EMEA region
Businesses ranging from warehouses and factories to hotels and offices are realising significant benefits and are thriving thanks to specialised solar+storage products and software that unlock energy cost savings, reliable backup generation, uninterrupted power, and more. In this pv magazine Webinar, we’ll explore the key trends and intelligent solutions that enhance profitability and provide flexibility for small to medium C&I applications.
Air Liquide, Sasol sign PPAs to supply 110 MW of renewables in South Africa
Air Liquide and Sasol have signed new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with South Africa’s Enel Green Power RSA. The two companies have entered into four PPAs since the start of 2023 and are now set to supply around 690 MW of renewables to Sasol’s site in Secunda, South Africa.
South African province approves 800 MW solar project
The provincial government of Gauteng, South Africa, plans to set up a solar park with a capacity of at least 800 MW. Premier Panyaza Lesufi says 100 MW could be connected to the grid from April.
New research analyzes performance ratios of bifacial PV
A comparison between monofacial and bifacial PV systems in Ghana showed how changes in system parameters can affect the bifacial gains. The researchers found that changing the albedo of a land-based system can increase the bifacial gain from 5.25% to 14.5%.
Somalia seeks consultants to support grid expansion plan, PV minigrids
Somalia is seeking consultants to help it expand its grid network and develop solar minigrids. The work will involve drafting tender documents to repair and expand the electricity network in the city of Bossaso.
South African data-center specialist to build 120 MW solar plant
Teraco, an operator of data centers, has secured its first grid-capacity allocation from South African state-owned utility Eskom. It will soon start building a 120 MW utility-scale PV plant in South Africa’s Free State province to power its facilities.
The Hydrogen Stream: Wood Mackenzie calls for focus on life-cycle emissions
Wood Mackenzie has urged policymakers and companies to focus on the full life-cycle emissions of hydrogen, while a European Commission has revealed that a European business mission will visit Mauritania in March to explore hydrogen investment opportunities.
The Hydrogen Stream: Japan expands ties with Germany, South Africa
The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec) and Germany’s H2Global Foundation have agreed to cooperate on clean hydrogen, while officials from Japan and South Africa met this week to discuss hydrogen collaboration opportunities.
