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What is an Independent Power Producer (IPP)?
- December 13, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
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What is an Independent Power Producer (IPP)? An IPP in full means Independent Power Producer. An IPP refers to a producer of electrical energy (power plant) that is not a public utility but which makes electricity available for sale to utilities or the general public. An IPP is also referred to as a Non-Utility Generator
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What is captive power generation?
- December 11, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
What is a captive power plant? According to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, “a captive power plant is a power plant of over 1MW in capacity set-up by the generator for own use”. Captive Power Generation can be defined as the generation of electricity exceeding 1 MW for the purpose of consumption by the generator, and which
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We are Hiring: Business Development Associate
- December 7, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Careers
We are Hiring: Business Development Associate Click HERE to apply Havenhill Synergy is a cleantech utility company that uses solar energy to generate clean, safe, cost-effective and sustainable electricity in rural and urban Nigeria. We believe in the potential of the sun in powering Africa’s most populous nation. Sales is the blood of our company,
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What is Decentralised Energy?
- December 3, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
What is Decentralized Energy? The current power system in Nigeria is a centralised system where electricity is generated from large power plants that are located away from end users, connected to a network of high-voltage transmission lines and distributed through the electric power grid. So, what is decentralised energy? Decentralised energy is energy that is
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What is Grid Parity?
- November 26, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
What is Grid Parity? A grid, that is, an electrical grid is an interconnected network that is designed to provide or deliver electricity from the generators to the consumers of electricity. It consists of generating plant, the transmission lines, the substation, transformers, the distribution lines and the consumer. Parity, according to Wikipedia is a state
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Why your power backup system does not last as long as it should
- November 19, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog, Hacks and Tips
Why your power backup system does not last as long as it should “My power backup system is not lasting as long as it should.” “My batteries are just a few months old and they last for a very short period.” If the above sentences sound like what you’ve said, then you should know the
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SOFTWARE TOOLS USED IN THE OFF-GRID ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY
- November 12, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
SOFTWARE TOOLS USED IN THE OFF-GRID ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY Someone asked that we share information on software tools used in the off-grid electricity industry. There are so many of them, but here’s a few: PVGIS The Photovoltaic Geographical Information System is an online tool that can be used to determine the expected performance of grid-connected or
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Factors affecting the output and efficiency of solar panels
- November 5, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
Factors affecting the output and efficiency of solar panels The portion of energy in the form of sunlight that can be converted via photovoltaics into electricity is referred to as Solar Cell Efficiency. Here are some factors that affect the output and efficiency of solar panels: Type of solar PV module used The efficiency of the
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WORLD BANK DELEGATION VISITS HAVENHILL SYNERGY SOLAR MINI-GRID
- October 29, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: News
WORLD BANK DELEGATION VISITS HAVENHILL’S SOLAR MINI-GRID Last Saturday, Jon Exel (Senior Energy Specialist at World Bank) and Tatia Lemondzhava (Energy Specialist at World Bank) joined us on a visit to Havenhill Synergy’s Solar Mini-Grid at Kigbe Community in Abuja, Nigeria. Jon leads the Nigeria Electrification Project, a $350 million World Bank program to increase
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Is Energy Efficiency the same as Energy Conservation?
- October 29, 2018
- Posted by: Havenhill Synergy Solar
- Category: Blog
Is Energy Efficiency the same as Energy Conservation? What is Energy Efficiency? Energy efficiency is simply doing more with less. When one uses less energy through products to provide the same service, they are being energy efficient. Energy efficiency is NOT energy conservation. Follow, as we elaborate. What is Energy Conservation? Energy conservation involves compromising