Category: Electricity
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🇳🇬 Solar Quietens the Constant Hum from Nigeria’s Generators
Regular visitors to Nigeria will know well the inescapable sound of generators that hum day and night. By some estimates, the machines spanning Africa’s most-populous nation can produce as much as 75 gigawatts of power — well above the amount South Africa, the continent’s biggest economy, can muster. While helping to fill the energy deficit…
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Earth in Flux: Magnetic Shifts, Solar Storms, and What They Mean for Africa
Recent scientific updates reveal our planet is experiencing significant geophysical changes, from a wandering magnetic pole to intensified solar activity. While these events unfold over vast timescales, they have tangible effects on the technology and natural systems we depend on. 🧭 The Moving Magnetic North Pole The magnetic north pole is not fixed. Unlike the…
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Solar Storms and Africa: Understanding the Sun’s Recent Fury and Its Impact
The Sun, our life-giving star, has been unusually active. In recent weeks, a series of powerful solar eruptions have sent waves of charged particles toward Earth, triggering geomagnetic storms that have disrupted technology and painted skies with auroras. For Africa, this isn’t just distant space weather; it has already caused significant radio communication blackouts across…
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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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🌍 Africa’s Solar Surge
🚨 Imports of Chinese solar panels into Africa jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025. 📊 Total imports: 15,032 MW — up from 9,379 MW the year before. 🏆 Biggest movers: • 🇳🇬 Nigeria (1,721 MW, now 2nd) • 🇩🇿 Algeria (1,199 MW, 33× increase) • 🇿🇲 Zambia (8×), 🇧🇼 Botswana (7×), 🇸🇩…
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🇲🇦🇷🇺 Russia proposes sharing experience with Morocco on protecting energy facilities from cyberattacks
Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin and Secretary-General of Morocco’s 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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🇿🇼 African Innovator Develops First TV and Electric Car Powered by Radio Waves
Across the continent, a quiet revolution in science and technology is unfolding—yet 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 IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025 report highlights how local policies and shifting trade dynamics are reshaping Africa’s…
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🇱🇷 Liberia: Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Roberts International Airport
Monrovia – 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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