Renewable Energy

‘Africa Is Our Partner of Choice’: Germany and Nigeria Strike $500M Deal for Renewable Energy and Gas Exports

‘Africa Is Our Partner of Choice’: Germany and Nigeria Strike $500M Deal for Renewable Energy and Gas Exports

Companies in Nigeria and Germany have signed two agreements: a $500 million renewable energy memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a gas export accord. According to Ajuri Ngelale, spokesperson for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the renewable energy MoU is seeking investments in projects all over the country, primarily in rural communities, reported Reuters. Farouk Gumel, Chairman […]

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    ‘Uncharted Territory’: Human Activity Pushing 20 of Earth’s 35 Vital Signs to the Limit, Scientists Warn

    ‘Uncharted Territory’: Human Activity Pushing 20 of Earth’s 35 Vital Signs to the Limit, Scientists Warn

    According to a new study, life on our planet is “under siege” from humans and its “vital signs” have been pushed to the limit. As wildfires rage and record temperatures cause everything from coral bleaching to widespread drought and water shortages, the international team of scientists who declared a climate emergency back in 2019 have […]

    Solar-Powered Car Completes 620-Mile Test Drive Across North Africa

    Solar-Powered Car Completes 620-Mile Test Drive Across North Africa

    Solar is a major contributor to the renewable energy mix, with everything from solar lights and heating to solar TVs and refrigerators. Now, there is the Stella Terra, the first off-road solar-powered car, which recently completed a test drive of 620 miles across north Africa without recharging. “We are pushing the boundaries of technology. With […]

    COP28 Host UAE Opens Its First Utility-Scale Wind Farm

    COP28 Host UAE Opens Its First Utility-Scale Wind Farm

    In a renewable energy push before the COP28 climate summit, host country United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened its first utility-scale wind project. Run by renewables company Masdar, the 103.5-megawatt operation will span four locations and bring power to more than 23,000 homes, according to Masdar, reported Reuters. Sultan Al Jaber, incoming president of COP28, […]

    ‘The Greatest Mistake of His Premiership’: UK’s Sunak Rolls Back Net Zero Plans

    ‘The Greatest Mistake of His Premiership’: UK’s Sunak Rolls Back Net Zero Plans

    UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced changes to Britain’s plans for addressing the climate crisis that effectively water down earlier commitments by delaying targets and relaxing the energy transition timeline. Sunak said the ban on sales of new gas-powered vehicles would be extended from 2030 to 2035, citing the “unacceptable costs” the energy transition […]