Nigeria may face worse power outages given rising attacks on transmission infrastructure, a development the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) blamed for grid collapse. The post Darkness imminent as vandals down transmission lines in fresh attacks appeared first on The Read More
IRENA, UNEZA seek more investment in electricity grid
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) have emphasised the urgent need for massive investments in power grids and flexibility to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The post IRENA, UNEZA seek more investment Read More
‘How clean energy boosts global economic growth’
As the world increasingly shifts towards clean energy sources, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), has said clean electricity accounted for about 80 percent of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023. The post ‘How clean energy Read More
De-risking investment critical to energy access, says UNDP
The Sustainable Energy Hub of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said there is a need to de-risk investment to accelerate clean energy and address the high energy gap in Africa. The post De-risking investment critical to energy access, says Read More
Tariff Hike: Concerns about renewable energy affordability, adoption
Nigeria, recently, began the process of implementing gradual increases in the end-user tariff for electricity to move towards a liberalised market, where the Federal Government no longer bears the burden of tariff shortfall The post Tariff Hike: Concerns about renewable Read More
What may frustrate states’ capacity to generate, distribute electricity despite move to end subsidy
There are strong indications that the efforts by some state governments to take advantage of the country’s new Electricity Act in generating and distributing power in the country may face daunting hurdles. The post What may frustrate states’ capacity to Read More
Stakeholders seek policy review to check emerging power threats
Emerging developments in the global electricity sector should force the Nigerian government to change extant policies, standards, laws and training curricula, some stakeholders have said. The post Stakeholders seek policy review to check emerging power threats appeared first on The Read More
Africa lags as global renewable energy hits 3870 gigawatts
Deployment of renewable energy in Africa is still far behind as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), yesterday, said deployment last year hit a record high of 473 gigawatts (GW) to push global renewable energy capacity to 3870GW. The post Read More
How 10 faulty TCN substations threw Lagos into darkness
About 10 faulty transmission substations have worsened the plight of electricity consumers in Nigeria’s commercial city amidst the ongoing low generation capacity and rationing of electricity across the country. The post How 10 faulty TCN substations threw Lagos into darkness Read More
NMDPRA, Asharami push for cleaner energy
A member of Sahara Group, Asharami Synergy, has forged a partnership with the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to amplify efforts in promoting policies that foster the adoption and utilisation of cleaner energy solutions across the country. Read More