Tag:Solar energy

Renewable Energy

Solar in Africa grows significantly for third year in a row

Solar installations have reached new heights across the globe in 2024 with a whopping 503 GWp of estimated capacity. This represents a 44% increase...

Michael Simire - January 15, 2025

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Lagos varsity inaugurates buses using solar energy, electricity

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday, December 16, 2024, inaugurated buses using solar energy and electricity aimed at achieving zero emission. The university also unveiled...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2024

Renewable Energy

Yobe to provide solar energy in all secondary schools – SSG

The Yobe State Government says it will suspend the use fossil fuels for solar energy to provide power for public secondary schools in the...

Michael Simire - November 11, 2024

Renewable Energy

Grid collapse: Makurdi residents advocate strong solar energy, mini grids

In the wake of incessant National Grid collapse, state governments have been advised to build strong solar energy systems and mini grids as alternative...

Michael Simire - October 27, 2024

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ADB, SAEL Industries sign up $147M loan for solar power plant

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAEL Industries Limited have signed a loan for the development of a 400-megawatt (MW) greenfield solar power plant in...

Michael Simire - January 24, 2024

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Govt commences solar power project in Makoko community

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has begun installation of decentralised Solar Home Systems (SHS) in Makoko area of Lagos State, to bridge energy supply...

Michael Simire - June 18, 2023

Renewable Energy