IRENA Sustainable Energy Marketplace: Promoting Renewable Energy Investments in Developing Countries

This webinar aims to explore the solar energy opportunities in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Update on the renewable energy status of West African countries, including recent announcements, tenders and market movements in the main markets leading the development including Nigeria and Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Togo Off-grid and on-grid – explore the main opportunities for solar development both on and off grid Understand the main financial instruments and the institutions that are ready to finance solar projects in West Africa, and what criteria they use to choose projects

The island of Ta’u in the U.S. territory of American Samoa relied heavily on diesel generation to meet its electricity needs until a solar+storage microgrid was installed in 2016. Now, instead of burning through 300 gallons of imported diesel fuel every day, the island’s homes and businesses are almost entirely powered by solar+storage. The 1.4-megawatt PV and 6-megawatt-hour storage system developed by SolarCity can power the entire island for 3 days without sunlight and fully recharge in seven hours, ending the threat of fuel shortages, power rationing, and outages. The solar microgrid is operated by American Samoa Power Authority and was partially funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read a profile of this installation here.

This webinar explores the various uses of thermal analysis in the field of renewable energy In recent years, renewable energy resources have become widely accepted as a way to help solve the world’s potential energy crisis. Developments are progressing rapidly and new materials employed in the field of renewable energy require adequate quality control. Methods based on thermal analysis techniques such as DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA are extremely important for characterizing the materials and compounds used in renewable energy resources. Thermal analysis is mainly used to measure the thermal stability, oxidative stability, and curing behavior of materials. In addition, it is an important tool for optimizing processes in biomass plants or for quality control in the biofuels industry.

Ever thought about using energy from the sun to power or heat your home? Watch our free webinar to find out all you need to know about solar energy. We’ll cover: o Types of solar technology Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity a cheaper, carbon-free way to power your home. Solar thermal systems use heat from the sun to warm your hot water, also helping to lower your carbon footprint and reduce your energy bills. We’ll talk you through the technology available and things to consider when choosing a solar system for your home.