Zimbabwe is set to launch large-scale production of solar panels and lithium batteries. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative aims to boost Zimbabwe’s renewable energy capacity through enhanced research, innovation, and local manufacturing, positioning the country to capitalise on its lithium reserves and growing demand for clean energy solutions. Cabinet recently approved a partnership with technology universities to advance solar innovation, training, research and, ultimately, manufacturing, making use of Zimbabwean local lithium resources.…

South Africa is at a crossroads in its energy transition. As the country seeks cleaner alternatives to coal, bioenergy has emerged as a promising solution. But there’s a catch—bioenergy production, particularly from crops and biomass, has a significant water footprint. Can South Africa afford to invest in a water-intensive energy future in a nation where water scarcity is already a pressing issue? The concept of a water footprint measures the total freshwater used in producing goods and services, including bioenergy.…

The UAE has announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale project combining solar power and battery storage systems. The project will be the largest of its kind and will provide renewable energy to consumers around the clock. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The project, located in Abu Dhabi, comprises a 5.2 gigawatt-hour (GW) solar photovoltaic plant (DC) and a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS). This will generate 1…

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to create the Energy Transition Acceleration Programme (Paten), aimed at encouraging sustainable development initiatives through loans to companies from the federal government. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The bill will allow companies with projects approved under the Paten programme to negotiate the possibility of discounts and instalments on loans that are difficult to repay. The programme targets infrastructure proposals and the expansion or creation of sustainable…

Brazil has achieved remarkable milestones in wind energy production, setting two consecutive records. The country recorded a peak hourly average generation of 23,699 MW, followed by a daily average record of 18,976 MW the next day.  These figures, released by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, underscore wind energy’s growing prominence in Brazil’s energy mix. According to the ministry, these achievements highlight the critical role of wind power in diversifying the nation’s energy matrix and advancing its sustainability goals. Favourable…

In the summer of 2024, many parts of the world experienced historic high temperatures, which shows that the impact and risks of climate change on the world are growing, especially for Africa. In recent years, climate-related disasters have become more frequent and severe, posing a great threat to the continent’s food security, energy security, ecological balance and socio-economic development.  At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2023, more than 100 countries signed the Global Declaration on Renewable Energy…