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The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Office supports innovative research focused on overcoming the current technological and commercial barriers for cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells. Below are a list of current projects, summary of the benefits, and discussion on the production and manufacturing techniques used for this solar technology CdTe solar cells are the second …

ADVANCES OF CADMIUM TELLURIDE (CDTE) THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS Read More »

What are the maintenance procedure for standalone photovoltaic system. Equipment that is exposed to the environment for years will occasionally require maintenance as a result of corrosion and other factors such as wear and tear.  Introduction Equipment that is exposed to the environment for years will occasionally require maintenance as a result of corrosion and …

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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 …

Africa has what it takes to supply green hydrogen to Germany – but what must be considered? Read More »

Conflict in Europe has fast-forwarded a global race for green hydrogen. Australia was already well-placed, having already begun pursuit of large-scale green hydrogen development projects domestically and overseas. Africa’s hydrogen potential Africa, like Australia, has abundant and relatively cheap resources in renewable energy, coupled with on average low population density and large-scale availability of non-arable land. …

Green hydrogen offers a window to redefine the Africa-Australia and Africa-Australia-Europe partnerships Read More »

In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the establishment of the Infrastructure Development Company (InfraCo) by the Central Bank as a body dedicated wholly to improving the nation’s infrastructure. What could InfraCo do for Nigerian energy sector? What Is InfraCo And How Is It Structured? In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the …

WHAT COULD INFRACO DO FOR NIGERIAN ENERGY SECTOR? Read More »

Upon its inception, the Siemens-Nigeria Electrification Roadmap Partnership was heralded as a landmark intervention in the Nigerian Energy Sector. After 2 years, where does it stand? Although Nigeria has been producing commercial quantities of electricity for over a century, the country’s electricity infrastructure development has been slow and inadequate, with a power supply chain that …

THE SIEMENS-NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION ROADMAP PARTNERSHIP: AFTER TWO YEARS, WHERE DOES IT STAND? Read More »

In March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to transition from demand-based to cost-reflective and service-reflective tariffs. What will Cost- And Service-Reflective Tariffs mean for the Nigerian Electricity Sector? Tariff reform is often listed as a high-priority issue in Nigeria. In March 2020, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to …

WHAT WILL COST- AND SERVICE-REFLECTIVE TARIFFS MEAN FOR THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SECTOR? Read More »

There are certain factors to consider to make Mini-Grid Projects viable and sustainable in African countries. These factors can be viewed from the perspectives of preconstruction and post-construction activities in this article, using Nigeria as a case. Generally, sustainability in projects entails an approach that balances the environmental, social, economic aspects of the project whilst working …

CONSIDERATIONS FOR VIABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF MINI GRID PROJECTS Read More »

Before applying for a Permit or the approval of a Tripartite Contract for mini-grids in Nigeria, it is important to consider several regulatory factors. This article briefly outlines them. Introduction Before applying for a Permit or the approval of a Tripartite Contract for a mini grid project, it is important to consider if the main/national …

STEP BY STEP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF MINI-GRIDS IN NIGERIA Read More »

Nigeria’s gas The current global drive towards a cleaner energy transition in an effort to combat climate change, has led to abrupt withdrawal of financial and technical supports for fossil fuel projects, including natural gas. What is the implication for countries like Nigeria? Introduction The current global drive towards a cleaner energy transition in an …

The fate of Nigeria’s gas and its potential in the electricity sector in the face of drives for clean energy transition. Read More »