Tag: Solar Energy

Chinese researchers discover means to harvest electricity from raindrops
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Chinese researchers discover means to harvest electricity from raindrops

Researchers from Tsinghua University in China have introduced a revolutionary method to generate electricity from raindrops. Utilizing a device called a triboelectric nanogenerator, the team devised a system that effectively harnesses raindrop energy and converts it into electricity. Triboelectric nanogenerators, commonly used to harvest energy from waves, faced limitations when applied to droplets (D-TENGs). To […]

Nigerian firm seals $750k solar deal
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FG to provide subsidies for solar power developers 

The Rural Electrification Agency has revealed that the Federal Government intends to provide subsidies to developers of mini-grids powered by solar energy. The aim is to install these mini-grids at 150 electricity sites in seven states that are currently underserved or not served at all. The Punch reported that the Federal Government On Friday issued […]

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Nigerians’ll embrace solar energy once FG ends subsidy – Expert

The CEO of Green Technologies, Aaron Esumeh, has predicted a boom in the renewable energy industry once the Nigerian government removes subsidy on petroleum products as proposed. This is as the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) announced that fuel subsidies will end in 2023 because it is no longer sustainable. In an interview with […]

Nigerian firm seals $750k solar deal
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Nigerian firm seals $750k solar deal

A Nigerian mini-grid participant named Husk Power Systems has secured finance for solar mini-grid projects in Nasarawa State totaling $750.000. According to Nairametrics, the loan was made accessible by a German development finance organization. Husk intends to build eight new community solar microgrids in the state of Nasarawa. Funds from DEG’s Up-Scaling Program, which is […]

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Nigerian Breweries, CrossBoundary Energy signs $10m solar power deal

The largest renewable energy project in Nigeria’s commercial and industrial sector is being developed by Nigerian Breweries Plc and CrossBoundary Energy under a $10 million solar power agreement. The two solar and battery storage hybrid projects will be built by CrossBoundary Energy for Nigerian Breweries’ facilities in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Ama, Enugu State, according […]

Osinbajo-led council tackles skill gaps among graduates
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Energy transition: Solar firms to get grants, says Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed the Federal Government will be providing grants through its Universal Energy Facility to solar companies. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday on his verified social media page, adding that the finance programme will be launched today. He noted that the programme focuses on an “innovative, results-based, finance programme that focuses […]