Category: Electricity
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Africa’s Green Shift: The Electric Vehicle and Solar Energy Boom
Across the continent, a quiet revolution is accelerating. African nations are increasingly turning to electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power, a powerful duo that promises to reshape transportation, energy, and economic landscapes. This shift is driven by a combination of forward-thinking policies, falling technology costs, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Leading the Charge:…
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Level 3 Solar Storm Watch
Solar Storm Reaches Level 3: Impacts and Outlook for Africa Date: November 6, 2025 A significant Level 3 (G3) Strong geomagnetic storm is forecasted to impact Earth, driven by a combination of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) and high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole . This event has the potential to disrupt critical technological…
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π Africaβs Solar Surge
π¨ Imports of Chinese solar panels into Africa jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025. π Total imports: 15,032 MW β up from 9,379 MW the year before. π Biggest movers: β’ π³π¬ Nigeria (1,721 MW, now 2nd) β’ π©πΏ Algeria (1,199 MW, 33Γ increase) β’ πΏπ² Zambia (8Γ), π§πΌ Botswana (7Γ), πΈπ©…
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π²π¦π·πΊ Russia proposes sharing experience with Morocco on protecting energy facilities from cyberattacks
Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin and Secretary-General of Moroccoβs Ministry of Energy Transition Mohamed Oumed discussed sharing experience in protecting energy facilities from hacker attacks. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Energy. The parties discussed prospects for co-operation during the third meeting of the working group on…
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πΏπΌ African Innovator Develops First TV and Electric Car Powered by Radio Waves
Across the continent, a quiet revolution in science and technology is unfoldingβyet it remains largely unspoken of in mainstream circles. An African inventor has developed both a television set and an electric vehicle powered entirely by electricity harvested from radio waves. Unlike solar or traditional battery systems, these devices are completely self-sufficient. They draw energy…
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Electric Vehicle Sales in Africa More Than Doubled, Reaching Nearly 11,000 in 2024
The surge is driven by policy incentives and the growing availability of relatively affordable Chinese-made EVs. Although EVs still account for a small market share (under 1%), sales exceeded 2,000 units in countries like Morocco and Egypt. The IEAβs Global EV Outlook 2025 report highlights how local policies and shifting trade dynamics are reshaping Africaβs…
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π±π· Liberia: Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Roberts International Airport
Monrovia β A temporary power outage has caused significant disruption to operations at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Sunday evening. The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed that the outage, which occurred around 5:00 PM, was due to an electrical issue originating from the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) power grid. The disruption led to operational challenges…
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πͺπ¬ Scatec signs PPA with Egypt Aluminium for major solar + BESS project
Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, today signed a 25-year USD-denominated corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Egypt Aluminium for a 1.1 GW Solar PV + 100 MW/200MWh BESS project in Egypt backed by a sovereign guarantee. Egypt Aluminium is the largest aluminium producer and industrial electricity consumer in Egypt and exports approximately…
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π³π¬ From Electric Pioneer to Blackout Capital: Why Lagos Runs on Generators and Candles
Lagos became one of the first African cities to have electricity when its first power station was commissioned in 1896, even before some major European cities. However, Nigeria’s current electricity crisis, forcing many Lagos residents to rely on generators and candles, is due to several factors: 1. Colonial Infrastructure and Neglect The initial power systems…
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π±π· Liberia: LEC Interim Team Assures Customers of Not More Than Eight Hours Power Outage During the Dry Season
Monrovia β The Interim Management Team of the Liberia Electricity Cooperation (LEC) has disclosed that despite LEC’s low capacity to provide adequate electricity during the dry season which is caused by constant power outages across the country, no community will experience power outage for more than eight hours. The Interim Management Team has spent a…
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