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Eight years after Bhutan set the world’s first net zero target, the global shipping industry just about caught up today.
As the chair of this week’s International Maritime Organisation talks asked negotiators to rise in applause, they signed off on targets to cut emissions 20% by 2030, 70% by 2040 and 100% “by or around, ie close to 2050”.
For an industry with the same volume of emissions as Germany, it’s much better than the status quo. Before today there were no 2030 and 2040 targets and a goal to just halve emissions by 2050.
But is it good enough? No one could argue it’s compatible with 1.5C but negotiators from the US and the Marshall Islands claimed it kept that temperature limit “within reach”. For Stretch Armstrong maybe.
And what about that much-hyped tax on shipping emissions? World leaders discussed it in Paris two weeks ago, Latin American nations railed against it on Monday but it barely got a mention today.
Governments quietly agreed to study it with a view to implementing it by 2027. But what level it will be set at and what it will be spent on are the next issues to be fought over.
Convincing shipping negotiators to spend it on anything other than cleaning up the sector and compensating for the measure’s economic impacts will be a tough sell.
So any wealthy nation hoping it will absolve them of the need to pay into a loss and damage fund are likely to be disappointed.
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If you stand on the balcony of the IMO’s fourth-floor canteen, you can see across the Thames to the parliament in Westminster – with its Big Ben and riverside beer-drinking tents.
That’s where UK environment minister Zac Goldsmith drafted his resignation letter last Friday and where the fall-out from that has played out this week.
Goldsmith, who was close to former prime minister Boris Johnson, accused new prime minister Rishi Sunak of “apathy” on climate change, partying with Rupert Murdoch instead of discussing global financial reform with Mia Mottley and abandoning the UK’s flagship climate finance pledge.
The doubt cast on that pledge has worried developing countries. An African negotiator told us it was “disappointing” while Senegal’s Madeleine Diouf Sarr said it echoed the failed $100 billion pledge.
Former Cop26 speechwriter Alex Urwin writes that it’s not just bad for the developing world but for the UK too.
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Find out how developers and financiers handle hydropower in risky climate change conditions. Image credit: 123RF AI Generator
Download ESI Africa Issue 1-2023
In this edition, read why African countries are the ideal place to try something new in efforts to support the increasing global demand for affordable, clean and reliable electricity.
Kenya: EPRA defies court ruling, increases price of petroleum products
The Kenyan government has defied a high court order blocking a slew of new taxes, by increasing the VAT on petroleum products effective from this past Saturday, July 1.
Angola: Hybrid solar PV project infrastructure for rural communities
Angola is to build solar PV infrastructure in rural areas across the country which will help connect more communities to the national grid.
Metrogrid company gets funding for three grids in DRC
A renewable energy-powered metrogrid company anticipates additional project financing to start constructing 13.7MWp of mini-grid projects in the DRC.
JinkoSolar empowers 25MW solar project in Central African Republic
This project marks JinkoSolar’s participation in its first World Bank Loan project in the Central and Western Africa region and plays a crucial role in the World Bank’s “Light Up Africa” initiative.
Ghana’s energy sector needs major governance overhaul
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy says Ghana’s poorly run energy sector poses a major threat to the country’s economic stability.
Nigeria: Scrapping fuel subsidy will spur e-mobility market – report
Nigeria’s scrapping of the fuel subsidy will “substantially” stimulate the electric mobility sector, a new report says.
The definition of a smart city and planning for city expansion
Our conversation with Bobbi Harris, CEO & Founder, Smart Water Smart City, delves into why certain mechanisms are important in the makeup of a smart city and what to consider when planning for the city’s population growth.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
LAST DAY | IFAT Africa | Gallagher Convention Centre, South Africa
Attend this year's trade fair on water, sewage (wastewater), refuse and recycling for the sub-Saharan Africa market.
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-4 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infrastructure investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
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Ed's note: Is hydrogen your next green energy business venture?
The cleantech industry has a new partner – hydrogen and specifically green hydrogen. In hydrogen-related tech lies massive opportunities for the energy and sector coupling markets, as this clean-burning fuel, if implemented successfully, can help to keep carbon emissions in check and create jobs.
In 2020, the demand for hydrogen reached an estimated 87 million metric tons (MT). At the same time, the monetary value of hydrogen production sat at around $130 billion. And according to the IEA, demand is expected to grow to an impressive 500–680 million MT by 2050.
However, more than 95% of current hydrogen production is fossil-fuel based. Too little comes from clean sources, with around 6% of global natural gas and 2% of global coal going into hydrogen production.
Morocco: Renewable energy for desalination to ensure water supply
Morocco’s desalination capacity is expected to grow within the next 30 years, in line with the growth targets set by its national plans.
Egypt wind power to electrify the West Sohag
The new wind power plant is expected to produce 5GW of energy annually for Egypt.
AfDB approves nearly $8m for Just Energy Transition programme
The programme works at national and regional levels, by facilitating the large-scale integration of renewable energy generation, thus increasing its share of the energy mix.
Role of battery energy storage systems to mitigate loadshedding
In the study, the IISD researchers identified seven benefits of energy storage that are particularly important for the constrained South African power system.
FDI into Africa down in 2022, renewable energy investment lags
UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023 shows that FDI flows to the continent declined to $45 billion in 2022 from the record $80 billion set in 2021.
Energy storage and digitalisation considerations to strengthen the grid
In this interview, we speak with Nick Lusson, Vice President for Huawei Digital Power in the East African Region, about the technological advancement and opportunities to overcome the intermittency of renewable energy (solar and wind sources) on the grid.
CLICK HERE for the full listing of upcoming industry events
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-3 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme: Sustainable Future Through Leadership.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infrastructure investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
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Click on the image to read the article. Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant next to Molo Graphite Mine in Madagascar. Image Source: NextSource.
Bid Window 6 seems to be an all solar affair
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved generation licences for five preferred bidders for solar under REIPPPP Bid Window 6.
Mauritius: Solar plant to power thousands of homes
Another solar PV plant is to built in Mauritius which is expected to provide electricity to at least 4,500 homes.
Zambia: Off-grid systems aimed at farmers get funding boost
Two energy services companies in Zambia are to expand their off-grid stand-alone solar home systems to around 192,000 people and 50,000 smallholder farmers.
Vodacom fire: Solar installation safety measures come into sharp focus
The fire at the Vodacom building in Cape Town’s Century City, is the latest in a string of incidents suspected of having been “caused by alternative energy installations.”
Africa could lose $25 billion annually to EU carbon border tax
According to a report, the implementation of the Carbon Border Tax could cause a $25 billion loss in Africa.
How NAWEC is working to meet The Gambia's electricity needs
Nani Juwara, Managing Director of The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), describes the state-owned enterprise's main strategies to meet the country's electricity demand in the short term.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-4 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full-scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infra-investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
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Click on the image to read the article. Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant next to Molo Graphite Mine in Madagascar. Image Source: NextSource.
Bid Window 6 seems to be an all solar affair
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved generation licences for five preferred bidders for solar under REIPPPP Bid Window 6.
Mauritius: Solar plant to power thousands of homes
Another solar PV plant is to built in Mauritius which is expected to provide electricity to at least 4,500 homes.
Zambia: Off-grid systems aimed at farmers get funding boost
Two energy services companies in Zambia are to expand their off-grid stand-alone solar home systems to around 192,000 people and 50,000 smallholder farmers.
Vodacom fire: Solar installation safety measures come into sharp focus
The fire at the Vodacom building in Cape Town’s Century City, is the latest in a string of incidents suspected of having been “caused by alternative energy installations.”
Africa could lose $25 billion annually to EU carbon border tax
According to a report, the implementation of the Carbon Border Tax could cause a $25 billion loss in Africa.
How NAWEC is working to meet The Gambia's electricity needs
Nani Juwara, Managing Director of The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), describes the state-owned enterprise's main strategies to meet the country's electricity demand in the short term.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-4 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full-scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infra-investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
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Click on the image to read the article. Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant next to Molo Graphite Mine in Madagascar. Image Source: NextSource.
Bid Window 6 seems to be an all solar affair
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved generation licences for five preferred bidders for solar under REIPPPP Bid Window 6.
Mauritius: Solar plant to power thousands of homes
Another solar PV plant is to built in Mauritius which is expected to provide electricity to at least 4,500 homes.
Zambia: Off-grid systems aimed at farmers get funding boost
Two energy services companies in Zambia are to expand their off-grid stand-alone solar home systems to around 192,000 people and 50,000 smallholder farmers.
Vodacom fire: Solar installation safety measures come into sharp focus
The fire at the Vodacom building in Cape Town’s Century City, is the latest in a string of incidents suspected of having been “caused by alternative energy installations.”
Africa could lose $25 billion annually to EU carbon border tax
According to a report, the implementation of the Carbon Border Tax could cause a $25 billion loss in Africa.
How NAWEC is working to meet The Gambia's electricity needs
Nani Juwara, Managing Director of The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), describes the state-owned enterprise's main strategies to meet the country's electricity demand in the short term.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-4 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full-scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infra-investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
VUKA Group, Ground Floor, Ebden House, Belmont Park, Rondebosch, Western Cape 7700, South Africa
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Click on the image to read the article. Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant next to Molo Graphite Mine in Madagascar. Image Source: NextSource.
Bid Window 6 seems to be an all solar affair
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved generation licences for five preferred bidders for solar under REIPPPP Bid Window 6.
Mauritius: Solar plant to power thousands of homes
Another solar PV plant is to built in Mauritius which is expected to provide electricity to at least 4,500 homes.
Zambia: Off-grid systems aimed at farmers get funding boost
Two energy services companies in Zambia are to expand their off-grid stand-alone solar home systems to around 192,000 people and 50,000 smallholder farmers.
Vodacom fire: Solar installation safety measures come into sharp focus
The fire at the Vodacom building in Cape Town’s Century City, is the latest in a string of incidents suspected of having been “caused by alternative energy installations.”
Africa could lose $25 billion annually to EU carbon border tax
According to a report, the implementation of the Carbon Border Tax could cause a $25 billion loss in Africa.
How NAWEC is working to meet The Gambia's electricity needs
Nani Juwara, Managing Director of The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), describes the state-owned enterprise's main strategies to meet the country's electricity demand in the short term.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-4 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full-scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infra-investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
VUKA Group, Ground Floor, Ebden House, Belmont Park, Rondebosch, Western Cape 7700, South Africa
However, more than 95% of current hydrogen production is fossil-fuel based. Too little comes from clean sources, with around 6% of global natural gas and 2% of global coal going into hydrogen production.
Morocco: Renewable energy for desalination to ensure water supply
Morocco’s desalination capacity is expected to grow within the next 30 years, in line with the growth targets set by its national plans.
Egypt wind power to electrify the West Sohag
The new wind power plant is expected to produce 5GW of energy annually for Egypt.
AfDB approves nearly $8m for Just Energy Transition programme
The programme works at national and regional levels, by facilitating the large-scale integration of renewable energy generation, thus increasing its share of the energy mix.
Role of battery energy storage systems to mitigate loadshedding
In the study, the IISD researchers identified seven benefits of energy storage that are particularly important for the constrained South African power system.
FDI into Africa down in 2022, renewable energy investment lags
UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023 shows that FDI flows to the continent declined to $45 billion in 2022 from the record $80 billion set in 2021.
Energy storage and digitalisation considerations to strengthen the grid
In this interview, we speak with Nick Lusson, Vice President for Huawei Digital Power in the East African Region, about the technological advancement and opportunities to overcome the intermittency of renewable energy (solar and wind sources) on the grid.
CLICK HERE for the full listing of upcoming industry events
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-3 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme: Sustainable Future Through Leadership.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infrastructure investment strategic summit.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
VUKA Group, Ground Floor, Ebden House, Belmont Park, Rondebosch, Western Cape 7700, South Africa
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