Total darkness looms as 14 power plants cripple supply Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), yesterday, admitted that the country’s power supply has nosedived with challenges at over 14 generation plants…
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50 entrepreneurs receive training on renewable energy in Niger Delta
50 entrepreneurs receive training on renewable energy in Niger Delta About 50 entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta region received training on renewable energy and how to improve service delivery, profitability…
Why Nigeria’s electricity supply became worse — Minister
The Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, has explained the reasons behind the recent poor power supply, citing hydro capacity during dry season and maintenance work at gas plants. Since February,…
How To Survive Nigeria During Fuel Scarcity – Go Solar
The fuel scarcity running into its third week has dealt such a blow on the morale of Nigerians. With queues stretching for many kilometers at fueling stations, fuel prices skyrocketing,…
How Long Do Solar Storage Batteries Last?
What is the life expectancy of a residential solar battery? Do solar batteries last as long as solar panels? How do you know when to replace your solar battery? These questions have…
About 500,000 Nigerian Households Use Solar Energy—Study
About 500,000 Nigerian Households Use Solar Energy—Study A study carried out by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and All-On, a Shell-funded impact investment company, has shown that about 500,000 Nigerian households…
Nigeria’s solar wealth can fix costly electricity problem
Nigeria’s solar wealth can fix costly electricity problem Exorbitant electricity bills never stop coming, yet lengthy power cuts dog 58-year-old Olanrewaju Jaji’s shop where she sells soft drinks in Ikorodu,…
AfDB commits $164m to promote renewable energy in Nigeria, others
AfDB commits $164m to promote renewable energy in Nigeria, others The African Development Bank Group has approved the Leveraging Energy Access Finance Framework (LEAF), under which the Bank will commit up to…
Nigerian university students to benefit from 876kWp solar system
Nigerian university students to benefit from 876kWp solar system The Nile University of Nigeria has joined the ranks of the commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar power system market. The 876kWp…
Batteries get hyped, but pumped hydro provides the vast majority of long-term energy storage essential for renewable power – here’s how it works
Andrew Blakers, Professor of Engineering, Australian National University, Matthew Stocks, Research Fellow, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University, and Bin Lu, Research Fellow, Australian National University…