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The FlipCan Solar Power Solve Nigeria's Energy Crisis?Nigeria’s energy crisis has persisted for decades. Africa's largest country is largely powered by fuel generators. They're noisy, dirty, and bad for the environment. But they also provide power to millions of people in a country with an unreliable grid. The removal of Nigeria's long-standing fuel subsidy in 2023 caused the price of fuel to quadruple, leaving Nigerian consumers searching for options. And many are going solar. So while economic considerations have largely driven Nigeria's transition to solar power, it has positive climate implications too.But why is the grid so broken? How can...2025-01-2112 min
The Energy Talk - Storytellers of Africa's Energy TransitionThe Earthbond Approach: Transforming Energy Access Through InnovationIn this episode of The Energy Talk, we sit down with the CEO of Earthbond, Chidalu Onyenso, to explore the company’s innovative approach to solving Nigeria’s energy crisis through solar energy solutions tailored for SMEs.
We explore Earthbond's mission, financing models, and the challenges of scaling renewable energy solutions in underserved regions. The episode also takes a detailed look at Earthbond’s potential role in the emerging African carbon market, discussing how solar energy projects can generate carbon credits and unlock new revenue streams for businesses.
Listeners will gain insights into the intersections of ene...2025-01-2044 min