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Google launches solar power service in UK

Google is offering a new service, which it says could help British homeowners save money by switching to solar power.

The tech giant has released an online tool called Project Sunroof, in partnership with energy supplier Eon, that estimates savings using data from Google’s Earth and Maps apps.

It first launched in the US in 2015, where reviews suggested it was broadly accurate but gave some odd…

Any interested individual or company can Buy and Sell Power – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has reiterated the commitment of Federal Government to encourage private power developers to invest in generation and distribution of power to the public. Fashola The minister who spoke while answering questions from newsmen during his two-day working visit to Jigawa State said:

“Any interested individual or company can set up power…

Successful Maiden Flight for Sun Flyer 2 Electric Plane

David Szondy

April 19th, 2018 Sun Flyer 2 taking off on its maiden flight on April 10(Credit: Sun Flyer)

Another small electric airplane took to the skies recently in the form of Bye Aerospace’s prototype Sun Flyer 2, which made its maiden flight on April 10 at Centennial Airport south of Denver, Colorado. With a gross weight of 1,900 lb (860 kg), the two-seater prop-driven aircraft has…

Tesla Batteries are Coming to Nigeria

Build your very own Tesla Powerall with Tesla Smart EV Lithium Ion batteries.

Tesla Powerall at a fraction of the cost.

The Tesla Smart Lithium Ion Battery is:

48 V 3000 watt hours.

One 55 pound battery, replaces Four 12 V 130 AH battery.

Battery will last more than 10 years and is 90% charged in 1 hour.

Coming soon at Nigeria’s #1 provider of Premium Quality Solar Power https://youtu.be/6tuwhLRq…

Don’t put your batteries on concrete floors. Is this correct?

Why do they say not to put a car battery on a concrete floor? Michael Kay Updated Dec 9 2017

Question: “Why do they say not to put a car battery on a concrete floor?”

Kelly La Rue provided a good answer to this, quoting from Snopes, Car Talk, and Todayifoundout, explaining that the hard rubber cases of which batteries used to be made, being somewhat porous,…

European bank to finance solar power in Nigeria, others

The European Investment Bank on Monday announced the signing of $25m financing deal aimed at developing off-grid solar systems in Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.

The Vice President, EIB, fondly called the EU bank, Ambroise Fayolle, made the announcement at the sixth Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

He said the financing deal was sealed with d.light design to strengthen access to…

Lagos CJ inaugurates solar energy power in Yaba Magistrates’ Court

Ikeja – As part of the efforts to improve justice delivery, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke, on Monday inaugurated solar energy power at the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), and the  Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke The new solar power source is the first of its kind in all judicial divisions in the country.

Fou…

Solar panels soon to be must on rooftops

Solar panels soon to be must on rooftops THE ASIAN AGE. Published : Mar 16, 2018, 2:26 am IST Updated : Mar 16, 2018, 2:24 am IST

Govt opened registration aiming to tap one GigaWatt of green energy by 2020.

Under the scheme, the Union ministry of new and renewable energy will give a financial assistance of about 30 per cent on the cost of the solar photo-voltaic plants. Under the scheme, the Union…

Victron enhanced off-grid system

Victron enhanced off-grid system

  This off-grid system was designed with high reliability and innovative functionality in mind – using Victron Energy products to assist in achieving these goals.

The system has proven itself operationally, having been originally commissioned on 12th February 2016.

Unique design

Czech companies Neosolar and Asolar implemented a unique off grid system for a family…

Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 spotlight: International PV Installation

Nominations for the Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards 2018 are now open, and once again we will be honouring installations completed outside of the UK.

The International PV Installation of the Year category has become a mainstay of the awards and is supported by our sister publication PV Tech. It has been established to recognise excellence in solar deployment outside of Solar…

Nigeria gets first renewable energy academy in Africa

As the nation battle to be self sufficient in electricity, ASTEVEN Group has officially launched the first Sub Sahara Renewable Energy Academy in Nigeria. Students of the academy will be trained green vendors, service providers, installers, technicians and dealers in renewable energy technologies. Graduates will receive global certifications that will eliminate the quacks that currently operate…

ELIZADE University introduces Solar Energy generation and distribution for students

ELIZADE University, llara – Mokin, Ondo State has introduced a skill acquisition programme in solar energy generation and distribution for students. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Timothy Fadayomi, disclosed this during the 6th matriculation for 350 new students of the institution.

Fadayomi said the university was determined to produce graduates with appropriate skills and knowledge for the…

Nigerian Businesses needs Solar Power

Solar has been recommended for operators in many sectors of the economy as Nigeria continues to battle with epileptic power supply. In a statement sent to Vanguard, Arnergy solar power solution stated that its solar application will support entrepreneurship growth in Nigeria.

“The uninterrupted electricity that has eluded Nigerian homes and businesses will not come from the quasi privatized and…

Administrative And Operations Support Officer

Job title: Administrative and project support officer

Responsible to: President

Main purpose of job:

The Administrative and Project Officer is responsible for the smooth running of the organisation’s administration, providing high level administrative and operations support to the Executive Director and delivering administrative support on projects.

Main duties:

• Supporting management and…

Solar Energy Tips your should try

Are you familiar with solar energy? Is there anything else you want to know about solar energy? If this is the case, you should learn everything you can and have a good plan for moving forward. Read on to discover how to take advantage of solar energy market.

The number of solar panels to purchase, and its effectiveness has everything to do with the amount of energy your panels produce. You must…

From Oil to Solar: Saudi Arabia Plots a Shift to Renewables

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia — Life in Saudi Arabia has long been defined by the oil that flows from the kingdom. Over decades, the vast wealth it pumped out paid not just for gleaming towers and shopping malls but also for a government sector that employs a majority of working Saudis.

Now, Saudi Arabia is trying to tie its future to another natural resource it has in abundance: sunlight.

The world’s…

Elon Musk’s record-breaking ‘virtual power plant’ will see 50,000 homes given free solar panels and Tesla batteries

Elon Musk has agreed to build what is being hailed the “world’s largest virtual power plant”, by rolling out solar panels and Tesla batteries to 50,000 homes in South Australia.

The scheme, which will be completed over the next four years, will see any excess energy stored in each battery fed back into the grid to provide power to the rest of the state whenever required. 

The South Australian…