Eskom tenders green hydrogen pilot in South Africa
South African utility Eskom is searching for a developer to engineer, procure and construct a renewable green hydrogen facility at its research unit in Johannesburg. The deadline for applications is June 27.
Mozambique opens solar-storage minigrid tender
Mozambique is seeking two to four minigrid developers to build, own and operate solar minigrids with accompanying battery energy storage.
Is crystalline silicon solar resistant to electromagnetic fields?
Researchers in Burkina Faso have assessed the technical feasibility of PV systems near base transceiver stations and have found that solar modules with “optimal” boron doping levels may better resist the electromagnetic field effects.
UK investors back 50 MW of solar in Nigeria with $3.6 million
Konexa, Climate Fund Managers and Norfund have agreed a funding package totaling $3.6 million to support a 50 MW solar plant in Nigeria, alongside new grid connections.
Tender opens for hybrid solar systems at Sudanese refugee camps
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a tender to supply five solar hybrid systems for water treatment plants at refugee camps in Sudan’s White Nile State. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is May 30.
Liberia seeks consultants for solar verification process
Liberia has launched a tender for consultants to verify claims by off-grid companies deploying standalone rooftop systems, solar home systems, and isolated minigrids. Applications are due by May 22.
Tiny solar-plus-battery kits yield annual savings exceeding hardware cost
Researchers found multiple benefits after distributing free solar panels and battery systems with USB ports to 800 rural households in Ghana.
Financing secured for 62 MW solar project in Togo
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is backing a 62 MW solar project in Togo with a financing package totaling €26.5 million ($29.4 million). French power utility Électricité de France is developing the plant.
PV module cleaning should be included in green building standards
Scientists in Sudan have called for the inclusion of PV module cleaning operations in green building standards to address a key maintenance gap in renewable energy systems. It would target improved system performance in environments where dust and soiling pose persistent challenges.
Togo breaks ground on solar-plus-storage project
Togo has begun construction on a 25 MW solar plant with 36 MWh of battery storage in the country’s north. China’s TBEA International Engineering is leading the project, which is scheduled for completion within 13 months.
