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Why nuclear energy should be part of Africa’s energy mix
Oluwole Olutola, Postdoctoral research fellow, African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, University of Johannesburg Africa has the least nuclear power of any continent in the world, with the exception of Australia where nuclear power is banned. All the largest economies in the world
Low-carbon energy can fuel the economy
That the use of renewable energy sources has positive effects on our societies is a fact that is no longer in dispute. However, power produced from wind, solar or hydro has much more potential than simply providing our houses with
Tesla unveils a brand-new utility-scale battery
Each of the company's Megapack batteries can store up to 3 megawatt hours (MWHs) of energy.
Africa needs help in its quest for low-carbon electricity
Across much of rural Africa a steady supply of electricity remains a luxury. Things are changing, however. Namibia for one is seeking to boost rural electrification through a mini-grid project in collaboration with German universities and a solar company.
To have net zero emissions we must lower our energy needs
Reaching net zero carbon emissions will require a new energy-industrial revolution.
Newcomers benefit from nuclear cooperation
With the United Arab Emirates' Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) officially granting certifications to the first group of operators at the Barakah nuclear power plant, the country’s nuclear energy future is taking shape.