🌍 Exciting News in Africa's Energy Sector! 🌟
🔥 Geothermal Growth: By 2050, Africa's geothermal sector is set to attract a whopping $35 billion in investments, surpassing Europe in installed capacity within this decade, as reported by Rystad Energy. This marks a significant step towards meeting the continent's growing energy demands with sustainable solutions.
👩💼 Empowering Women in Energy: African women are redefining the energy landscape, traditionally dominated by men. Their invaluable contributions across various facets of the industry are being recognized, as highlighted by Pumps Africa. Let's celebrate these trailblazers driving positive change!
💡 Burkina Faso's Energy Dilemma: With only 20% of its population having access to electricity, Burkina Faso, one of the world's least electrified countries, is exploring nuclear power, a report from DW suggests. However, experts are debating if solar energy might be a more viable solution.
🌱 Kenya's Carbon Capture Prospects: Kenya is poised to become a central hub for carbon capture and storage, thanks to its ideal conditions in the East African Rift Valley. Swiss company Climeworks is exploring the possibility of establishing a large-scale facility, leveraging Kenya's geothermal resources for renewable power in direct air capture systems, as per African Business.
🔗 Namibia's Green Milestone: Namibia has begun construction on Africa's first decarbonized iron plant, powered entirely by green hydrogen. This pioneering project marks a significant move in the steel industry's shift from coal, setting a precedent for environmental sustainability.
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