KEY POINTS South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the government remains committed to creating an independent electricity transmission company, pushing back against claims that authorities intend to dilute …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Built for Yesterday: Why Nigeria’s Power Grid No Longer Fits Today’s Economy
KEY POINTS When much of the national transmission infrastructure was conceived decades ago, Nigeria’s economy was smaller, less industrialised, and far less digitally connected. Today, Africa’s largest economy is powered …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Nigeria’s Grid Faces New Blow as Vandals, Storm Topple Transmission Tower in Kaduna
KEY POINTS Nigeria’s already fragile electricity network suffered another setback last week after a transmission grid collapsed in Kaduna, leaving parts of the state without power. The Transmission Company of …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
South African Corporates Pour Cash Into Renewables as Eskom Battles to Keep Grip
KEY POINTS Even as Eskom enhances performance and lessens load-shedding, the biggest corporations in South Africa are increasing their investments in renewable energy projects and shifting billions of dollars to …
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Excerpt: U.S. power grids are undergoing a significant transformation with the increasing adoption of battery storage technology. This shift is driven by the potential for cost savings through arbitrage, enhanced …
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Nigeria’s electricity grid suffered a catastrophic collapse mere weeks after implementing tariff increases, exacerbating the country’s energy crisis. The collapse, which occurred on April 15, underscores the fragile state of …
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The US tech industry’s reliance on data centers is creating a surge in electricity demand, straining power grids and prompting concerns about grid capacity and sustainability.