German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Gunther, has claimed that renewable energy can create over 112 million jobs by 2030. She said this in Abuja at a reception organised by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology for a German delegation on green hydrogen, recently. She highlighted that the sector …
Read More »Revolutionizing Power Generation: Kelechi Onuigbo Advocates for Hybrid Gas and Diesel Systems
In a groundbreaking statement today, Engineer Kelechi Onuigbo PhD., Head of Power division at PPC Limited and a leading expert in the field of Power systems, underscores the critical need for a sustainable approach to power generation. With a focus on both gas-based and diesel-based generation systems, Engineer Onuigbo emphasizes …
Read More »NCC Spotlights Clean Energy Usage on World Consumer Rights Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms sector. In what has become a tradition in the Commission since 2017, when it …
Read More »PPC Highlights Role of Renewable Sources in Nigeria’s Energy Mix
PPC Limited, Nigeria’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company, has highlighted the key role renewable energy sources play in Nigeria’s energy transition plan and the country’s energy mix. With intensified efforts by the Nigerian government to reduce the economy’s dependence on fossil fuel by introducing new energy sources, the Head …
Read More »Solar Projects to Generate $2Billion Market Opportunities, N7Billion Taxes – CBN Releases Framework
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday made public the framework for the implementation of the solar connection facility, which it said would create about $2 billion yearly market opportunity. The apex bank also yesterday reiterated that its aggressive deployment of unconventional policies since the outbreak of the COVID-19 was to …
Read More »Renewable Energy Group Commends FG Over Planned 5 Million Solar Home Systems Deployment
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, REAN has commended the Nigerian government over its planned deployment of 5 Million Solar Home Systems as part of the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan, NESP. Describing the plan as a landmark in achieving Goal 7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs which is Sustainable …
Read More »The theory of thermal: Egbin Power Plant brings the practice to Future Energy Nigeria
Ever wanted to see the inner workings of a thermal power plant? This year’s Future Energy Nigeriaconference and exhibition, taking place from 12-13 November in Abuja, offers the unusual opportunity to be part of a technical site visit at Egbin Power Plant. An affiliate of the Sahara Group, an indigenous energy …
Read More »Regulatory body should give comfort to those committed to working in the RE space – REAN Executive Secretary
In this interview with our correspondent, the Executive Secretary, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Lande Abudu speaks on the regulatory environment can encourage sustainable growth and boost investors confidence in Nigeria Renewable Energy Space. Sustainable growth is promoted through the Energy sector. How has REAN fared in its Renewable Energy …
Read More »Nigerian Banks May Collapse if DISCOS Fail
Most Nigerian banks will collapse if power generation and distribution companies fail, electricity distributors have warned. They also stated that despite the problems in Nigeria’s power sector, Babatunde Fashola, minister of Power, Works and Housing, had not met with investors in the distribution arm of the industry since 2015. Speaking …
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