The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement which was launched on 1 January, aims to reduce all trade costs and enable Africa to integrate further into global supply chains by eliminating 90% of tariffs
Energy
‘Hybrid portable generators identified as new trend across geographies’
The global portable generators market was valued at US$700mn in 2020, and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 6.5% over the next 10 years, according to a revised report published by an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Fact.MR
Caterpillar expands Cat GC diesel generator sets with 12 new standby models
Caterpillar Inc has announced the addition of 12 new models to the company’s rapidly growing series of Cat GC diesel generator sets for stationary standby applications and primarily targeted at the global electrical contractor market
Hydropower is crucial to climate ambitions, says IEA
According to the Hydropower Special Market Report, from the International Energy Agency (IEA) the ‘forgotten giant’ of low-carbon electricity needs a sweeping policy and investment push to put it in line with net zero goals
Powering Africa Summit 2021: Innovation and inclusivity take centre stage at opening session
At the opening session for EnergyNet’s combined digital experience, the Powering Africa Summit and Latin America Energy Forum proved to be an exceptional start to what promises to be an informative week of interactive boardroom discussions