Power Generation

Renewables will only be able to meet around half the projected increase in global electricity demand over the next two years, according to the new IEA report. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Renewables are expanding quickly but not enough to satisfy a strong rebound in global electricity demand this year, resulting in a sharp rise in the use of coal power that risks pushing carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector to record levels next year, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA)

The funds comprise a US$69.65mn grant to Ethiopia and a second grant of US$13.93mn to Djibouti. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two grants worth US$83.6mn to boost cross-border trade in electricity between Ethiopia and Djibouti and to deepen integration in the Horn of Africa sub-region

Mokolokis under grid mini-grid is a pioneering example of distributed generation. (Image source: Nayo Tropical Technology)

The rural village based in Ogun State in Nigeria has partnered up with Nayo Tropical Technologies, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to install Nigerias first commercial under grid mini-grid project

The global portable generators market is anticipated to add a significant value by 2031. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The global portable generators market was valued at US$700mn in 2020, and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 6.5% over the next 10 years, according to a revised report published by an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Fact.MR

Cat GC generator set range. (Image source: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar Inc has announced the addition of 12 new models to the company’s rapidly growing series of Cat GC diesel generator sets for stationary standby applications and primarily targeted at the global electrical contractor market