In the last few years, green hydrogen has regained prominence and has begun to be widely pursued as a vector that will play a key role in a future climate-neutral economy, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors – enabling emission-free transport, heating and industrial processes as well as inter-seasonal energy storage. This re-emergence of green hydrogen, fuelled …
The potential in the green hydrogen sector holds many opportunities for local employees, entrepreneurs, startups and innovators in Africa. Some players are already present along the green hydrogen value chain, while others are upskilling for engagement. But these opportunities are limited due to some identified challenges and blockages. How can these challenges be surmounted and …
Africa can potentially play a larger role and benefit from the global critical minerals market, while also increasing the security of mineral supplies in the face of an impending mismatch between demand and supply. However, obstacles such as a lack of infrastructure, inconsistent regulatory framework, and a lack of valueaddition have prevented Africa from fully …
◾The West African Power Pool (WAPP) was established to harness available energy resources in the region to benefit all of its member countries to deliver sustainable and competitive electricity. WAPP set a lofty target of interconnecting all member countries’ power systems into a unified regional electricity market by 2025 through the development of generating and …
The West African Power Pool: Bringing the intentions to reality. Read More »
As the world, transitions from traditional fuels and energy sources to clean and sustainable sources to combat the adverse effects of climate change, Nigeria is also working hard to reduce carbon emissions and has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. However, to fully achieve the net zero target, an assortment of clean technology options …
GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT FINANCING IN NIGERIA: Findings from Workshop session Read More »
Though collections on Africa in the Global Hydrogen Economy. Hydrogen is on the road to be the energy carrier of the future. If it is produced from renewable power sources, it is climate-friendly and frequently called “green hydrogen”. Africa’s size and abundance of renewable energy and mineral resources make it ideal for green hydrogen production. …
Africa in the Global Hydrogen Economy: Thought Collections. Read More »
Just Energy Transitions and Partnerships In Africa: A Nigeria Case Study. Nigeria is a country rich in energy resources, including coal, biomass, crude oil and natural gas. The country also has abundant natural resources that favour it in being a major renewable energy producer. However, Nigeria must now look at diversifying its energy business to …
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Cross-border electricity pooling and trading is increasingly modelled as a solution for overcoming the challenges of insufficiencies and inefficiencies in the electricity sector of many developing countries. Regional electricity pooling and trading can help lower energy costs, reduce power swings and shocks, alleviate shortages, speed up decarbonization, and create incentives for market expansion and integration. …
Prospects and Practice of Cross-border Electricity Pooling and Trading in West Africa Read More »
Africa’s place in the emerging hydrogen economy. Hydrogen, as an energy carrier, is not new in Africa and around the world. It has a long history of uses, particularly in the metal, chemical and fertilizer industries. However, as the global pursuit of carbon-neutrality targets intensifies, the production of ‘clean’ hydrogen, has emerged as a key …
Africa is rich in all forms of renewable energy, all of which includes solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower. This puts the continent in an advantaged position in using clean energy technologies, in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security, and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity across the entire region. Africa has a priority …
As the global pursuits for green hydrogen advances, several countries have begun to position themselves for its demand or supply. Germany has expressed that it is willing import up to 50% of its green hydrogen needs from more competitive sources, while countries in Africa are preparing to meet this demand among others. Germany needs green …
The EU and Africa are partnering to address the continent’s priorities.
→ Ensuring food ...security
→ Securing the means to fight climate change
→ Attracting investments
I welcome @_AfricanUnion as a new full member of the G20.
The G20 has much to win from a strong African…
