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International Renewable Energy

Kenya Advances Solar Energy Adoption with UN Assistance

A greater investment in skill development in solar market technology, according to a United Nations organization, might help create jobs in nations such as Kenya through collaborations with multinational businesses that control the sector. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has urged governments to create skills that would enable young people to find work and to promote local enterprises’ participation in solar panel supply chains. “Growth in the solar panel market provides

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International Renewable Energy

Namibia’s Green Hydrogen and Mineral Resources Attract European Interest

Namibian President Hage Geingob expressed the view that the United States is overlooking investment opportunities in green hydrogen projects and mineral resources within the southern African nation. Meanwhile, the European Union has shown significant interest in these prospects. In December, German officials visited Namibia with the intention of exploring investments in response to their quest for new energy sources to facilitate a transition to cleaner technologies. This move is partly driven by the need to

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International Renewable Energy

G20 Divided on Oil as Renewable Energy Commitment Triples

The future of fossil fuels, the main cause of the increasingly severe climate crisis, is this year at the center of international negotiations that will culminate in December, at COP28. The G20 expressed itself, last Saturday, deeply divided in relation to oil, deciding not to call for an exit from fossil fuels, but rather to support, for the first time, the tripling of renewable energies by 2030. The G20’s commitment to renewable energies, reached at

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The Renewable Energy revolution in Angola: breaking dependence on Oil

Angola’s recent shift to renewable resources is a bold, future-oriented vision, marking an important turning point in the nation’s economic trajectory. This strategic reorientation, led by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, represents a commitment to a sustainable and resilient economy, capable of adapting to the challenges of the 21st century. Historically, Angola has been heavily dependent on oil, with export revenues from the product in 2012 representing an impressive 97%

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Five Sectors Poised for Growth in Angola

The oil and gas industry is the most important engine of industrial growth and economic activity in Angola. However, the National Development Plan 2023–2027 addresses how the country plans to reduce oil revenue dependency to no more than 20% by diversifying the economy and investing in other sectors with growth potential, such as agriculture, infrastructure, mining, green hydrogen, and renewable energy. Infrastructure Recent investments in Angola’s infrastructure have substantially improved, with large infrastructure repairs, expansions,

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International News Renewable Energy

Hyphen, Itochu Speed Up Namibian Green Hydrogen Project with MoU

Green hydrogen development company Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with import-export company Itochu Corporation to explore areas for potential collaboration on sub-Saharan Africa’s first fully vertically integrated green hydrogen project in Namibia. The agreement was signed on 8 August by Hyphen Hydrogen Energy CEO, Marco Raffinetti, and CEO of the Africa Bloc at Itochu Corporation, Shinya Ishizuka.  The signing ceremony was witnessed by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,

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International Mining Renewable Energy

Ghana Greenlights Minerals Policy to Enhance Beneficiation

The Ghanaian government has approved the country’s Green Minerals Policy in an effort to maximize value created from critical mineral resources. Aimed at stimulating the development of the local mineral value chain, the policy comprises regulatory guidelines and fiscal terms for critical mineral activities across the country. Specific clauses in the policy document include a national ban on the export of unprocessed minerals. Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Jinapor explained that the country “is

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Angola’s Sonangol Research Center Nears Completion

Angola’s National Oil Company (NOC), Sonangol, is nearing the completion of its Research and Development Center, with the construction of the training facility set to be complete by September 2023. To date, construction is 92% complete. Located near the city of Sumbe in Cuanza Sul, the Research and Development Center will provide specialized training for the local Angolan population in key areas such as oil and gas, mineral studies, renewable energies – with a focus

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International Mining News Renewable Energy Technology & Innovation

Emerging Potential: Africa’s Nickel Market Gains Momentum with 5 Compelling Factors

The global shift towards clean energy technologies has sparked an increase in demand for vital minerals, particularly nickel, which enhances the performance, longevity, and energy density of Electric Vehicles (EV) and energy storage solutions. In summary, Africa’s abundant nickel reserves, growing global demand, attractive government policies, untapped market potential, and the presence of strong partners make it an attractive destination for mining companies seeking stable and long-term supplies of this critical mineral.

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International News Renewable Energy

EAIF Invests €11.5M in Senegalese Solar Project

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) – a development finance organization established under the Private Infrastructure Development Group – has invested €11.5 million via a senior secured loan for the construction of an integrated solar and battery storage project in Senegal. Dubbed the Walo facility, the 16 MW solar facility will comprise a battery energy storage system with a capacity of between 10 to 20 MW. The project will be constructed and thereafter operated by

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