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The United Nations and the Nigerian Government have enhanced their partnership to promote renewable energy via mini-grid solutions aimed at boosting industrialization and economic development in Africa. This initiative was highlighted during the launch of the Africa Minigrids Programme pilot project in Abuja, where the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, emphasized the importance of access to renewable energy.
According to TimesLIVE, the dynamics of power in Africa are shifting, with renewable energy becoming a significant part of the solution to energy challenges on the continent. This change reflects a broader trend towards sustainable energy sources in response to various socio-economic factors.
South Africa is transitioning from coal-fired electricity, which currently accounts for 74% of its power, to renewable sources like wind and solar. This shift is complicated and is being hindered by the need for a different electricity system and new grid management strategies. Additionally, significant changes are required at Eskom, the state-owned utility that has historically dominated the power sector.
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has enhanced its partnership with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to address the issue of counterfeit and low-quality renewable energy products in Nigeria. This collaboration was announced in a statement from REAN’s Head of Communications, Mr. Oisereime Lloyd-Dietake, in Abuja.
According to IOL, gridlock in South Africa is hindering the progress of renewable energy projects, posing a major obstacle to the country's green energy transition. This situation risks delaying the shift to renewable sources and could potentially lead to further electricity shortages and economic challenges.
The electricity deputy minister announced that the South African government plans to create more jobs in the renewable energy sector through the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM).
Nkechi Okenwa, a Nigerian engineer and CEO of Energy Excell Systems, is promoting women's inclusion in the renewable energy sector through solar innovation, STEM training, and community empowerment initiatives. She is also the founder of WEESI, which focuses on enhancing women's leadership in Nigeria's energy landscape.