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ICYMI: Morning coffee: Politics, Eskom and coal Will the #ZondoCommission find the strings that connect #politics, Eskom Hld SOC Ltd and #coal? Nicolette Pombo 🌍 of ESI Africa poses the question here: youtu.be/BljiQ16fUgo

WATCH ON DEMAND: MASTER CLASS: BIOMASS OPPORTUNITIES Valorising biomass residues holds a major potential in terms of waste inimisation, job creation and investment opportunities. Register: bit.ly/3nmdUMc

For many microgrid controls platforms, emphasis is shifting from hardware devices and on-premise gateways to software and customisation performed in the cloud. Read more here :bit.ly/3mx2hRq Source: ESI Africa

We wish you a prosperous and happy new year! We have faced many challenges in 2020 but we look forward to continuing to work together to see growth in the power & energy sector. - The Future Energy Team

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) has invested $1,364 million (£1 million) into a renewables-powered battery rental company targeting off-grid communities in West Africa. Read more: bit.ly/3nfK4IJ Source: ESI Africa

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LATEST TENDER! KenGen invites consultants to provide ancillary services Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is Wednesday, 27 January 2021 at 10:00 hours, EAT. Find out more: bit.ly/3ozWpJd Source: ESI Africa

Investment in renewable energy, specifically solar power, to contribute to the dual goal of reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs in a post-COVID economy. Read more: bit.ly/3qjANRF Source: @PowerEngInt

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST in private sector grants from the USAID West Africa Trade Hub’s COVID-19 Rapid Response in Cabo Verde co-investment programme is underway Submission date: 31 March 2021 Read more: bit.ly/2LxRgDh Source: ESI Africa

Fintech and solar startups kept funding up in Africa’s ecosystem in 2020 despite the pandemic. Find out more: buff.ly/2XLnFIQ

Is the concept of #cleancoal technologies possible or an oxymoron and where do human resources fit into the #EnergyTransition ? Read more: bit.ly/2Mq56aR ESI Africa Enlit Africa

This is industry’s moment to celebrate those at the forefront of innovation & leadership in the modern #power & #energy sector. The Global Power & Energy Elites 2021 publication is now yours! View the exclusive content: bit.ly/3ppWAqH Oracle #leadership #inspiration

Nuclear power: A sensible and sustainable option for Africa Do you agree? Read more: bit.ly/3ouoQXT Source: ESI Africa #nuclear #nuclearpower #Africa #energy #power #renewable

We are seeing an increase in the mining industry adopting renewable energy. Find out why and the opportunities it brings. Read more: bit.ly/3r2mt0q Source: ESI Africa

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Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin – An African Power & Energy Elites personality Find out more: bit.ly/36YY18z #leadership #energy #renewables #utilities #Africa #distribution #metering @Conlog @ABSA Enlit Africa ESI Africa Nina Conlogue

The Abuja-based solar energy provider Havenhill Synergy Limited, on a mission “to end blackouts in Nigeria”, is partnering with the country’s Rural Electrification Agency to increase energy access with hybrid mini-grids. Read more: bit.ly/37rvYPn Source: ESI Africa

TENDER: The #Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company in Kenya invites expressions of interest to #solarise its #water intake and treatment facility. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 23 February 2021 Find out more: bit.ly/2NO86yt Source: ESI Africa