Scientists claim PV systems combined with thermoelectric cooling may achieve 6-year payback time
Scientists in South Africa have modeled a photovoltaic system connected to a thermoelectric cooling device and have found it may produce around 9.2% more electricity than conventional PV system without cooling. The research team claims the proposed system guarantees a minimum cost saving of 10.56%.
Lead-free inverted perovskite solar cells without transparent conducting oxides may achieve 30% efficiency
Researchers in Nigeria have proposed to build inverted perovskite solar cells exclusively with all-inorganic transport materials and a lead-free perovksite absorber. Through a series of simulations, they showed these device may achieve efficiencies over 30% with low production costs.
Tender opens for 15 MW ground-mounted solar plant in Uganda
Companies interested in a new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a 15 MW ground-mounted solar plant in western Uganda must request prequalification questionnaires from TotalEnergies Uganda by June 7.
Desert-to-Power initiative seeking consultants for 10 GW of solar
The African Development Bank has asked financial management specialists to submit expressions of interest for two parts of its Desert-to-Power initiative, which aims to deploy 10 GW of solar by 2030 in the Sahel region.
Nigeria to deploy 250 MW of distributed solar
Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency is partnering with Husk Power Systems for interconnected minigrids and isolated minigrids, rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, productive use of energy (PUE) initiatives, appliance sales, and financing.
Tender opens for feasibility study on floating solar in Zambia
The African Development Bank is seeking expressions of interest from consultants to carry out a feasibility study for a floating solar project at a dam in southern Zambia. The deadline for applications is June 15.
Photovoltaics for evaporative cooling greenhouses
Researchers in Niger have proposed to use photovoltaic energy to power the operations of evaporative cooling greenhouses. The proposed experimental solution uses locally made pads and is reportedly able to compete with commercial counterparts.
Zambian IPP launches tender for 50 MW of solar
CGM Power Group Ltd., an independent power producer (IPP), is requesting expressions of interest from engineering, procurement and construction companies for the development of a 50 MW on-grid solar plant in northern Zambia.
Key takeaways from the German-African Energy Forum
The 17th edition of the German-African Energy Forum in Hamburg this week drew more than 300 participants from over 30 countries. The continent’s green energy transition and how to finance it were among the topics on the agenda.
Barriers to residential PV in South Africa
A scoping review examining the barriers to residential PV installations in South Africa says that no studies have considered how income effects the the likelihood of households adopting rooftop solar. The researchers claim this is “a glaring omission given debates on just transitions.”
