Archives Tag: Solar Energy

BUSINESS Energy

10 Best Solar Energy Companies in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  If you’re reading this article, there’s a high chance that you’re on the hunt for a solar energy company in Nigeria. And that would be because you want to either augment whatever power you get from the public grid, or you’re looking to totally replace it with a more reliable and environmentally friendly alternative. … Continue reading 10 Best Solar Energy Companies in Nigeria

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How To TECH

How To Build Tech Startup Around Solar Energy

April 19, 2022

  In Nigeria today, among other national challenges, electricity is a major problem for Nigerian homes and businesses. There is a multi-decade problem in the power sector. Despite the importance of electricity to the growth of economies, its empowerment of local industries and businesses, small and medium enterprises, and even agro-based and non-agro-based industries, the … Continue reading How To Build Tech Startup Around Solar Energy

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Energy

Lumos Global Raises Nigeria’s Largest Investment in the Solar Industry

April 19, 2022

In what appears to be a landmark move to reposition the solar industry in Nigeria, Africa, and the globe, Lumos Global, an off-grid solar firm operating in Nigeria has raised $90 million in fundraising, the industry’s largest every investment. Lumos Global seeks to transform the industry and in so doing millions of lives with this … Continue reading Lumos Global Raises Nigeria’s Largest Investment in the Solar Industry

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Energy

General Electric to Build 5 Solar Plants In Northern Nigeria

April 19, 2022

General Electric has signed an agreement with governors of Nigeria’s 19 northern states to build 5 new solar plants, which are expected to help improve power supply in that part of the country. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two parties yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, should provide the basis for … Continue reading General Electric to Build 5 Solar Plants In Northern Nigeria

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News

Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 16th 2016

April 19, 2022

  1. Following the first export from the Aje offshore field, Lagos State expects to get its first oil derivation fund in December. 2. Northeastern states are to receive five 100 MW solar power plants worth $600m; the first should be ready by March 2017. 3. As part of the United States government’s Feed the Future Initiative, … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 16th 2016

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ECONOMY Energy

World Bank Initiates Solar Energy Programme for Industry in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

An intervention by the World Bank through a large scale power initiative could see the burden of high energy costs borne by businesses in Nigeria being somewhat lightened. The global financial institution has revealed that it plans to introduce a solar energy program to cater for the power needs of industrial establishments in the country. … Continue reading World Bank Initiates Solar Energy Programme for Industry in Nigeria

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ECONOMY

Federal Government to Provide $273 Million Guarantee for 14 New Solar Power Projects

April 19, 2022

The Federal Government has disclosed that up to $273 million will be provided to guarantee the Power Purchase Agreements it recently signed for the 14 new solar power projects. The agreements were signed by the government-sanctioned power sector regulator, the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading plc (NBET).   Information concerning the agreement was provided by the … Continue reading Federal Government to Provide $273 Million Guarantee for 14 New Solar Power Projects

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ECONOMY TECH Tip of the Day

Technology Based Solutions for Fuel Shortage

April 19, 2022

Last week, the Minister for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, announced that the government might take up to two months to solve the present crisis of fuel shortage. As is with most cases, Nigerians have reacted to the news by cursing the authorities for bringing such bad luck upon their citizens. The use of petroleum … Continue reading Technology Based Solutions for Fuel Shortage

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BUSINESS Environment

Solar Energy Systems: Power for a Greener World

April 19, 2022

By Olatunji Adetunji Since the late 90’s the use of solar panel to convert the solar energy (HEAT ENERGY) of the sun into electrical usage, has been believed to be the best alternative for renewable and green energy. The most used solar powered equipment is the solar calculator. All hands down, solar powered systems have … Continue reading Solar Energy Systems: Power for a Greener World

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