As an engineer with a master’s degree in inverter technology, qualifying in the late 1990s, Spencer realised early in his career that technical solutions alone would not solve energy problems. This is from mining the mineral to manufacturing all the battery components and assembling them, then delivering them to local utility-scale battery projects. Solar and battery technology has achieved a price point and sufficient development to be able to bring affordable, quality electricity to all. Spencer, a keen conference speaker, would tailor a presentation on Africa’s energy sector dependent on his audience. “I don’t recommend a backup battery alone because it uses more electricity than it produces.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 15, 2024 07:03 UTC