Energy

The hybrid plant will consist of a solar PV facility, a battery energy storage system and diesel generators. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

NextSource Materials has announced that a Madagascar subsidiary of CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has commenced the construction process for the solar and battery hybrid power plant for Phase 1 of the Molo Graphite Mine in Madagascar

The government of Egypt plans to release a US$40bn national hydrogen plan in the coming months, recognising the importance of production, storage and export/import of green hydrogen. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The series of projects announced in Egypt over the past three months has captivated foreign developers, highlighted the country’s potential, and came as the country gears up to host COP27 in 2023

A medium voltage plant in Angola. (Image source: Grupel)

Pedro Gonçalves, sales and marketing director at Grupel, a global designer, producer and supplier of generators, explores the company’s prospects in the African market, which is continuing to rebound in the wake of the pandemic

Nidec Industrial Solutions is not new to the hydrogen market, having provided Power Supply Units for more than ten green hydrogen PEM electrolyser systems across Europe. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Nidec Industrial Solutions has received an important order from a leading global player in green hydrogen production, storage and distribution for a 5MW Power Supply Unit (PSU) to be installed as part of an electrolyser testing system


The PSU has several unique features such as a hermetically sealed oil transformer that uses vegetable oil, which further reduces the environmental impact of the solution.

The green hydrogen sector is establishing itself as strategic in future European energy scenario and its evolution will be also promoted thanks to the growing investments announced by the European Union. Nidec Industrial Solutions is not new to the hydrogen market, having provided Power Supply Units for more than ten green hydrogen PEM electrolyser systems across Europe. This significant experience has lead to the design of a highly cost-effective, compact, modular unit with a high degree of reliability and efficiency, based on Nidec converters and power control systems. A solution that highlights the consolidation of Nidec Industrial Solutions offering addressed to new energy sectors. 

“Cost, reliability and efficiency are the three key ingredients for a successful transition to green hydrogen. Our commitment is to provide the safest, most economically viable solution to our customers and we are pleased to have been chosen for this important project. We have been involved in some of the largest Green Hydrogen pilot projects in Europe, many of which were the first of their kind. It is exciting to see the market evolves into its commercial stage with leading players in green hydrogen market. This is a further milestone that confirms Nidec Industrial Solutions innovation key role in the future of energy industry,” said Dominique Llonch, CEO at Nidec Industrial Solutions

 

 

The first scope of Mantrac’s response was to supply two generators to replace two older units from the seven in the site’s powerhouse. (Image source: Mantrac)

Mantrac has successfully supported Koidu Limited, one of the largest underground diamond mining companies in West Africa, when it struggled to receive reliable power from the grid for its operations in Sierra Leone

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