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With the release of NECOM’s wholesale electricity market framework, it is clear that our country is on the brink of a truly competitive electricity industry. This first draft of the market code is a result of the President’s commitment to addressing the energy crisis through this crisis committee. Once approved, the market code will provide the framework for managing the transition to a market driven wholesale market. This is a future that NOA is already contributing to, ensuring our place in helping our country unlock access to the #potentialofzero. Read more here: https://ow.ly/BN2150RnX4u #NOAinsight #sustainability #energytransition #industryinsight AIIM International South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Energy Council of South Africa ; IPP Office The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa Presidential Climate Commission

On August 8, Power Africa announced that its Coordinator, Richard Nelson, and Sun Africa CEO, Adam Cortese, signed a non-binding collaborative agreement. This marks a significant milestone in Power Africa's mission to expand access to reliable electricity across sub-Saharan Africa. Sun Africa is committed to contributing to this initiative by adding up to 6,500 megawatts (MW) of new energy generation, potentially reaching over eight million households and businesses, with an estimated $10 billion in financing. Both Power Africa and Sun Africa are committed to advancing sustainable and reliable energy solutions across Africa. They aim to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and close the energy gap in the region. #energy #africa #electrification

NERSA Calls for Input on Network Charges for Energy Wheeling The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is seeking public input on network charges related to energy wheeling. This call for feedback is a crucial step in shaping the future of energy transmission and distribution, ensuring that network charges are fair and equitable for all stakeholders. Engage with this important regulatory process and have your say on how energy wheeling should be managed. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dCQpMRMD #EnergyWheeling #NERSA #EnergyRegulation #Transmission #Distribution #EnergySector #SouthAfrica #PublicInput #SustainableEnergy

Exciting news from Norway based RE developer Scatec ASA , planning to expand its solar power installation capacity by 28.6 MWp and 19.2 MWh of battery storage capacity for its plants in Maroua and Guider. This upgrade will bring the PV plants, total operation capacity to 64.4 MW and 38.2 MWh of batteries storage. This is an enormous advancement in improving access to electricity in the Far North (Maroua) and North (Guider) regions. Both regions, represent the largest markets for off-grid electrification solutions in the country. Approximately more than 921,000 and 732,000 people respectively in the Far North and Northern regions could be served via DES. In 2019, with Lawrence Bibaya we once carried out a feasibility study for the development of solar PV projects in Cameroon. The results proved significant potential (economic, environmental and social benefits), however this should be accompanied by sound policy measures. In 2021 in an article we wrote in the Journal of Cleaner Production, we suggested some policy countermeasures for financing and investment challenges for PV development in Cameroon; https://lnkd.in/eRwCXbAC Furthermore, I'm happy to observe that the equity financing mechanism was effectively used to close the Scatec PV projects in Guider and Maroua. Hopefully in the nearest future, we could see other grounded solar PV projects, such as; the 75MW plant in Mbalmayo by JCM Power or the 50MW Elan project by Sturdee Energy finally get realized and operational in Cameroon. African Energy Council APELCA ASSOCIATION #SolarPV #Financing #RenewableEnergy #Cameroon

Roundup of energy and electricity news and developments in South Africa: 24 Jun - 7 Jul 2024: https://conta.cc/3XSK8Us 1. Separation of DMRE into DMPR and DEE, and appointment of ministers. 2. TotalEnergies may exit gas projects off the southern coast of South Africa. 3. NERSA approves municipal electricity price increases for 1 July 2024. 4. Outrage grows at City Power R230 fixed charge for prepaid electricity customers. 5. Eskom celebrates 100 days with no loadshedding. 6. 10% import duty applied to solar PV modules offset by 10% rebate scheme.

Join us for an insightful webinar organized by AB & David Africa which will offer valuable insights into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the energy transition with specific focus on:- The Energy transition within Africa’s context and preparedness considering Africa’s energy resources, energy needs, and development aspirations. Power sector regulation in Africa in an energy transition era zooming into the role of regulators in managing the energy transition within the power sector to attract investments that scale access to clean, affordable and reliable energy for a win-win outcome for states, investors and all stakeholders. Kindly register with the link to join us https://bit.ly/ABDAUgan

Roundup of energy and electricity news and developments in South Africa: 24 Jun - 7 Jul 2024: https://conta.cc/3XSK8Us 1. Separation of DMRE into DMPR and DEE, and appointment of ministers. 2. TotalEnergies may exit gas projects off the southern coast of South Africa. 3. NERSA approves municipal electricity price increases for 1 July 2024. 4. Outrage grows at City Power R230 fixed charge for prepaid electricity customers. 5. Eskom celebrates 100 days with no loadshedding. 6. 10% import duty applied to solar PV modules offset by 10% rebate scheme.

Can new transmission schemes and plans from regional power pools unlock Africa’s power markets? Kweku A. Awotwi, Board Chairman, United Bank for Africa and Simbini Tichakunda, Principal Programme Officer-Energy, AUDA-NEPAD will be attending African Energy's next AIX Power & Renewables meeting (29-30 Oct), and examining the growing appetite for interconnections, transmission infrastructure and power pools across the continent. Visit our website for more details on our 11th AIX: Power & Renewables meeting https://lnkd.in/egqnw2bp View African Energy’s wider reporting on transmission investment below. 12 May 2024 Fresh financing models sought to energise African power transmission investments https://lnkd.in/eYA-7xhe 22 Apr 2024 Major boost for regional power trade as West African networks interconnect in Guinea https://lnkd.in/ebkfrj5k 06 Dec 2023 What can the Continental System Masterplan achieve for Africa’s electricity supply industries? https://lnkd.in/ew7DMuPf

In case you missed it, our co-founder and CEO, Robert Piconi, spoke at the Renpower Africa Energy Storage conference, presented by Euroconvention Global. This pivotal conference is dedicated to strengthening energy supply and storage development across the continent. As day two comes to a close, the conference will continue to dive into critical aspects of Africa’s #EnergyTransition. From exploring enabling policies and transparent regulatory frameworks to discussing the technicalities of energy storage systems coupled with renewables, the agenda is robust. Particular attention will be paid to South Africa's potential as a energy storage manufacturing hub, evaluating supply chains and market development for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Innovative #EnergyStorage technologies, including long-duration storage and #GreenHydrogen, have be in the spotlight for their benefits to industry. The role of energy storage in achieving grid stability, off-grid solutions, and a load-shedding free economy has also be a major focus, as is the #decarbonization of mining activities through #BatteryStorage for clean electricity access around the clock. If you're attending the conference and interested in learning more about Energy Vault, please contact us through the link below: https://hubs.ly/Q02hzH1c0. We're excited to connect and discuss how we can collaborate towards a sustainable energy future! #EnergyVault #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #AfricaEnergy #Renpower

Many African households and business do not have access to a constant supply of electricity that works most or all of the time. #MNOs are eager to source scalable and reliable energy solutions that can power networks across the continent. Find out how and why and how mobile operators across Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Madagascar and other African countries are transitioning to renewable energy solutions: https://bit.ly/4dKds4I #UKaid