This article explores how the country's strategic investments in battery storage, pumped hydro, and hybrid systems are reshaping its energy landscape while creating opportunities for international collaboration.
The Gambia, the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced the signing of a €24 million EU Global Gateway grant agreement – alongside an €8 million loan from the EIB – to support the implementation of a renewable energy on- and off-grid generation .
A month after India introduced an energy storage mandate for renewable energy plants and China scrapped its own, Mexico has stepped forward with an ambitious 30% capacity requirement, alongside plans to add a further 574 MW of batteries by 2028.
The drive towards renewable energy is a priority in Malabo. With investments in solar and wind energy projects, the city aims not only to meet its energy needs but also to position itself as a leader in sustainable energy supply in the region.
Saudi Arabia has strengthened its position as a future clean energy supplier to Europe through a series of agreements signed in Riyadh, aimed at establishing export corridors for renewable energy and green hydrogen.