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Small Glimmers Of Hope As Climate Changes Exacerbate Violence

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has established a causal link between climate change and the rise in armed conflicts in sub-Saharan African countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan. This region has become the global epicenter of violent extremist activity. “On the […]

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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After he graduated from the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, Nigeria, his plan was to get a high-paying job at one of the multinational oil and gas companies based in the country. Orajaka says his off-grid system of the first of its kind developed and implemented in Nigeria. The IEEE member is GVE’s chief executive.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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During the pilot phase, four e-Golfs and one charging station will be introduced in the capital of Rwanda, Kigali. Volkswagen has signed a joint development agreement with Siemens to provide the charging infrastructure for the electric cars. Ghana and Ethiopia are planned as the next locations.

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TUM, partners to present electric aCar prototype at IAA; transport for sub-Saharan Africa

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Optional solar collector sheets can be unrolled to significantly increase the amount of solar energy produced for self-contained battery charging. Solar modules mounted on the roof of the aCar gather energy throughout the day. Four-wheel drive is a must for the roads of Africa, the majority of which are not paved. and Hydraulik KG.

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GE posts $63M in orders for Durathon sodium-halide battery systems

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When the generator is off and the battery is fully charged, it feeds the stored power back to the cell tower. This hybrid, cyclic charge/discharge operation reduces fuel consumption by up to 40%. These batteries will ensure the continuous operation of telecom installations in Nigeria.

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Total to acquire Engie’s upstream LNG business, becoming 2nd largest global LNG player

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Following the transaction, Total will take over the teams in charge of the LNG activities at Engie, which represents around 180 employees. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2018 and will have an effective date of 1 January 2018. This transaction will bring to Total: 2.5

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IEEE Forms Board Dedicated to Its Humanitarian Activities

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The MOVE truck is equipped with satellite Internet access, IP phone service, and the ability to charge up to 100 cellphone batteries simultaneously. The vehicle has a generator as well as three solar panels that sit on the roof. It also has a mobile television—for tracking storms—and radios for communications.

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