$4 Billion Says Green Hydrogen Is Here To Stay, With A Green Ammonia Twist
Egypt climbs on the green hydrogen bandwagon with a new $4 billion project aimed at high volume green ammonia production.
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At COP28, Net Zero World Showcases Progress in Transforming Emerging Energy Economies
Announces new partnerships on energy decarbonization modeling, investment mobilization, and battery energy storage systems and launches next cohort of Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — During the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United States and Net Zero … [continued]
1.8-Gigawatt Benban Solar Farm In Egypt Can Power 1 Million Households
The success of the Benban Solar Farm near Aswan, Egypt, demonstrates the impact that large scale clean energy projects can have on the energy matrix of North African countries. The largest solar park in Africa and the 4th largest solar farm globally, the park has an installed capacity of 1.8 … [continued]
Solar Energy Desalination Plants Increasingly Provide Water for Africa
Clean drinking water is an issue across many countries on the African continent. As renewable energy becomes more available and cheaper, some of this is being used for desalination to quench the thirsty millions. Desalination is moving to the heart of water supply for those countries in Africa with access … [continued]
US Fiddles While Egypt Plays To Green Hydrogen Fans In Europe
ACWA Power is flexing its wind power muscle in Egypt, where policymakers are eyeballing Europe’s thirst for green hydrogen.
Wind Powers Africa
In a continent where 600 million people have no access to electricity, it is important to tap into any renewable resource that is available. Africa has rich wind resources and can get much of its needed power from the wind. From the files of Afrik21, we read of many wind … [continued]
Small Glimmers Of Hope As Climate Changes Exacerbate Violence
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has established a causal link between climate change and the rise in armed conflicts in sub-Saharan African countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan. This region has become the global epicenter of violent extremist activity. That and other stories from … [continued]
Electric Buses & Boda Bodas — African EV Roundup
Afrik 21 is a rich source of news about African EV uptake and the progress of renewable energy in the many countries of Africa. Writer Benoit-Ivan Wansi has filed the articles below. I have also contacted some of the companies below for photos and additional comments. I encourage you to … [continued]
Africa Pursues Green Hydrogen For Fossil-Free Economic Growth
Follow the money: the green hydrogen revolution is spreading into Africa, with Egypt and Kenya taking the lead.
How Does Russia Keep Signing Nuclear Power Contracts?
Russia’s ability to keep signing nuclear contracts in the midst of massive sanctions over its illegal invasion of Ukraine is a complicated story. I certainly wouldn’t be signing contracts for energy with Russia right now.
