Tag: Energy Security
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Nigeria Awards First 7MW Floating Solar Power Project
Article Date: 23 January 2026 Nigeria has launched its first floating solar power project, awarding a 7-megawatt facility to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The project, awarded by the Rural Electrification Agency, will be installed on lagoon waters surrounding the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The floating solar installation aims…
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Japan’s First Commercial Floating Wind Farm Begins Operations
Article Date: 5 January 2026 Japan has officially launched its first commercial floating wind farm, with operations commencing at the 16.8MW Goto Offshore Wind Farm in Nagasaki. The project is led by Toda Construction under the Goto Floating Wind Farm consortium, which includes five other companies such as Eneos and…
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Zimbabwe to Begin Construction of Floating Solar Project
Article Date: December 9, 2025 Zimbabwe plans to start construction of a floating solar power project next year, marking an important step in diversifying its energy mix and improving electricity reliability. The project will be installed on a water body, allowing solar generation without competing for land while also helping…
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Singapore Considers Offshore Nuclear Plant, Highlights Opportunities and Challenges
Article Date: November 16, 2025 Singapore is exploring nuclear energy, including advanced technologies such as small modular reactors, with offshore deployment under consideration. Professor Laurence Williams, Chairman of NEA’s Nuclear Safety Advisory Panel, said offshore nuclear plants could provide greater distance from populated areas but pose challenges like workforce isolation,…