What Every Clean Energy Business Owner Needs to Know Running a clean energy business is hard enough without getting blindsided by policy changes that shrink your margins or stall your projects. And yet, that’s exactly what’s happening across the industry. In today’s market, energy policy isn’t just paperwork—it’s profit or loss. Whether you’re building a…
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Why We’re Starting with the U.S.: Market Signals and Regulatory Complexity Untangling the Chaos of Energy Policy In clean energy, policy isn’t background noise, it’s the beat that sets the tempo. Yet in the U.S., that rhythm is fragmented, inconsistent, and frustratingly hard to follow. For energy founders, analysts, and researchers, policy complexity is not…
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Data interpolation is essential for filling gaps in datasets, enabling more accurate forecasting and smarter decision-making in the energy sector. From optimizing resource allocation to improving renewable energy predictions, interpolation transforms raw data into actionable insights. As technology advances, the integration of AI and machine learning promises even more precise, real-time analysis.
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Capetown, Western Cape (November 13, 2024) — Asoba, a utility scale Virtual Power Plant Company, today announced it has been selected as a fellow in the second cohort of the Compute for Climate Fellowship. Launched by International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Compute for Climate Fellowship is a…
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In today’s data-driven world, smart meters have emerged as a key technology in managing and optimizing energy usage. Yet, despite their numerous advantages, many misconceptions persist about their functionality, impact on energy savings, and privacy concerns. In this post, we’ll break down these myths and offer a clear, data-backed understanding of smart meters—highlighting their role…
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The global energy sector is in the midst of a profound transformation. As the world transitions toward renewable energy, Independent Power Producers (IPPs)—especially small and mid-sized ones—face unique challenges and opportunities. Central to navigating this evolving landscape is the adoption of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These digital tools are proving to be a game-changer, enabling IPPs to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and remain competitive.
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Across Africa, the chronic power deficit is an enduring problem. Load shedding, blackouts, and grid instability have become an everyday reality for many African households and businesses, dramatically curtailing the continent’s economic potential. This article explores the history of Africa’s power supply, the current management and transmission issues, the economic impact of load shedding, and…
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For industrial or municipal operators desiring an energy independent solution to grid instability but starting from square one, we offer a managed microgrid development service. This services on combining solar and battery storage into a comprehensive, end-to-end microgrid development offering. Our fully managed service spans the entire project lifecycle – from initial pre-feasibility studies, through…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of energy production and distribution, virtual power plants (VPPs) are emerging as a revolutionary concept. They promise to transform our approach to energy management by efficiently integrating and optimizing diverse distributed energy resources (DERs). This article explores what VPPs are and delves into early success stories that illuminate their potential. Understanding…
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Recent years have seen a surge in research on virtual power plants (VPPs) and their potential in transforming the energy landscape. By integrating diverse energy sources and optimizing their use, VPPs offer a promising solution to the energy needs of the 21st century. This review will delve into the latest studies on VPP scheduling and…
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