A new hydroelectric dam in Cameroon is expected to begin producing power by the end of this year, with commercial operation beginning in 2024, according to an official with the African Development Bank (AfDB). Rokhaya Diop Diallo, who leads the project for AfDB, recently said work on the Nachtigal hydropower station is more than 80% complete.

POWER Magazine

Hydro, Gas Projects Aim to Bolster Cameroon’s Electricity Supply

China plans to waive licensing requirements and further simplify the approval process for some distributed wind power projects as the country overhauls the electricity market and makes massive investments in renewable energy.

Caixin Global

China to Ease Requirements for Small-Scale Wind Power

The UK Government has been increasingly criticised for a lack of incentives for clean energy investment when compared with the US and EU.

Power Technology

UK solar developer says Britain is the “least attractive” location for new factory

Among the mechanical, thermal, pumped hydro or chemical routes of energy storage, batteries are the most preferred

Economic Times

Batteries for EVs: Lithium-ion and beyond

Investment in solar power is expected to overtake oil for the first time this year as clean energy spending outpaces that for fossil fuels, the IEA said in a report Thursday.

Tech Xplore

Solar investment outshines oil: IEA

Most oil majors are stepping up investment in green energy amid rising activist pressure but without abandoning fossil fuels, putting at risk reaching carbon neutrality in 2050.

Energy majors go slow on green transition despite pressure

Reasons include a stronger supply of oil and weaker-than-expected demand, energy experts say. Some people are saving hundreds of dollars on fuel.

The New York Times

Gasoline Prices, a Source of Pain Last Year, Have Come Way Down

Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits are worth hundreds of billions in GDP and new jobs to red and purple states.

Forbes

Dear Congress: Don’t Repeal Clean Energy Tax Credits Worth Hundreds Of Billions To Red And Purple States

World’s biggest sovereign wealth fund attempts to force policy change at US groups despite backing European oil majors

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