Africa and energy storage news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on energy storage in Africa:

Renewable Energy and Energy Storage in Africa

  1. South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP): The South African government has announced plans to increase the country's renewable energy capacity by 20% by 2030, with a focus on energy storage. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  2. Kenya's Off-Grid Energy Market: Kenya has seen significant growth in off-grid energy, with many companies investing in solar home systems and energy storage solutions. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  3. Nigeria's Energy Storage Market: Nigeria is looking to increase its energy storage capacity to support its growing renewable energy sector. (Source: Energy Storage News)

Energy Storage Projects and Deployments

  1. South Africa's First Grid-Scale Energy Storage Project: The South African government has approved the country's first grid-scale energy storage project, a 20 MW battery storage system. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  2. Kenya's First Energy Storage Project: Kenya has launched its first energy storage project, a 10 MW battery storage system to support the country's grid. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  3. Tanzania's Energy Storage Project: Tanzania has launched an energy storage project to support the country's grid and reduce reliance on diesel generators. (Source: Energy Storage News)

Energy Storage Technology and Innovation

  1. Sodium-Ion Batteries for Africa: Researchers have developed a new sodium-ion battery technology that could be more cost-effective and sustainable for Africa's energy storage needs. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Flow Batteries for Africa: A South African company has developed a flow battery technology that could be used for energy storage in Africa. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  3. Solar-Powered Energy Storage Systems: A Kenyan company has developed a solar-powered energy storage system that can provide reliable and sustainable energy to off-grid communities. (Source: Energy Storage News)

Policy and Regulation

  1. South Africa's Energy Storage Policy: The South African government has launched a new energy storage policy aimed at increasing the country's energy storage capacity. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  2. Kenya's Energy Storage Regulations: Kenya has introduced new regulations to support the growth of energy storage in the country. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  3. Tanzania's Energy Storage Policy: Tanzania has launched a new energy storage policy aimed at increasing the country's energy storage capacity and reducing reliance on diesel generators. (Source: Energy Storage News)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates on energy storage in Africa. As the continent continues to develop its renewable energy sector, energy storage will play an increasingly important role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply.