The impact of digital economy on energy transition across the
The digital economy positively affects energy transition; in other words, a 1% increase in the digital economy will boost the renewable energy consumption
Migration and the changing social economy of Windhoek, Namibia
This study focuses on the economic strategies employed by poor urban households in Windhoek, Namibia. It is based on the findings of a household questionnaire survey conducted in Windhoek and qualitative case studies collected in both Windhoek and the rural northern regions of Namibia. The central argument of this article is that
Digital Economy, Energy Structure Transformation, and Regional
Yes. 270 0.835. The results in column 4 show that there is a significant negative relationship between the digital economy and energy structure. The stronger the level of digital economy development, the less coal-based energy consumption, and the more transformative and upgradable the energy structure.
The digital economy: Challenges and opportunities in the new era
The Digital Economy, as a new and innovative economy, encompasses economic and commercial activities that utilize digital technologies and electronic communications. In this type of economy, economic and commercial activities are conducted based on digital technologies and electronic communications, resulting in a
58 MW electricity store brings grid stability and cheaper energy
An agreement was signed in Windhoek this week for the financing of Namibia''s first industrial-scale battery energy store which will ultimately improve the
Digital Economy, Energy Structure Transformation, and Regional
Yes. 270 0.835. The results in column 4 show that there is a significant negative relationship between the digital economy and energy structure. The stronger the level of digital economy
The impact of green innovation resilience on energy efficiency: A perspective based on the development of the digital economy
As digital economy develops, its impact on green innovation and energy efficiency has become the focus of current research. To explore the impact of the current development of the digital economy on the energy industry, this paper selects the parameter of green innovation resilience, analyzes the im
Turning Windhoek''s township into a transformative Namibian
In June 2023, Andy Gheorghiu, a German-based and internationally operating campaigner and consultant for climate/environmental protection and energy
NIEC 2024 Promotes Namibian Content as Conference Kicks off in Windhoek
April 24, 2024. The Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024 opened in Windhoek with calls to prioritize ''Namibian content'' – local content centered around empowering Namibian participation. Speakers underscored the role of capacity building and local content policies in the development of recent oil and gas discoveries
Digital Economy Summit 2024 | InvestHK
Overview. Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2024 will be held on 12 – 13 April, it will delve into the transformative power of smart cities, exploring how cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications are reshaping the urban landscape and modern digital economy through the lenses of sustainability, connectivity, and resilience.
Township Digital Framework: Growing the Township Economy
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic changed how people and businesses interact. Its impact severely impacted the global economy. As the governments of different countries imposed heavy lockdown
The impact of digital economy on energy transition across the
To address the problems and difficulties encountered in energy transition and continuously accelerate its pace of development, many scholars have paid attention to the potential determinants of energy transition from different dimensions, such as economic level [6] and urbanization [7]; however, in the current era in which digital technologies,
NAMIBIA: EU-funded two waste buy-back centres to be set up in Windhoek
The two facilities will be set up at Hans-Dietrick Genscher and near the Mamadu Botanical Gardens in Katutura Township, which has a population of 130 000. "The initiative will focus on the circular economy incubator programme," says the Windhoek municipality. The project is funded with €2.12 million (over N36 billion) from the European
Driving Sustainable Fuel Distribution: bp South Africa Joins African Energy
1 · "To make energy poverty history by 2030, Africa needs new investment in refining and distribution. bp South Africa is making great strides in this area under efforts to accelerate industrialization and fuel access in South Africa," stated NJ Ayuk, the Executive
TotalEnergies Reaches 2 GW Renewable Milestone in France; African Energy Chamber (AEC) Supports Multi-Energy
TotalEnergies has reached a milestone of 2 GW of installed green electricity in France, having invested $400 million towards the domestic supply of green energy in 2023. According to a company statement, the French supermajor generated up to 90% of its total
First utility-scale battery energy storage system to be developed
WINDHOEK, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Namibia''s power utility, NamPower, on Wednesday signed an agreement with two Chinese companies for the development of the country''s first 54MW/54MWH utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Sustainability | Free Full-Text | Research on Technology Spillover of Digital Economy Affecting Energy
As a new economic paradigm, the digital economy is critical to economic growth and environmental protection. This paper empirically explores the impact of the digital economy on regional energy consumption intensity in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region from 2010 to 2018. It is found that the digital economy has
African Energy Week
African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 To Advance African Energy Projects Through Multi-Faceted Program. By Editor / June 4, 2024 / Headlines. African energy demand is projected to grow more than 30% by 2040, with oil demand expected to increase to 4.9 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2050. Gas demand
OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2020 | en | OECD
OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2020. The OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2020 examines trends and analyses emerging opportunities and challenges in the digital economy. It highlights how OECD countries and partner economies are taking advantage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the Internet to
How does digital economy development affect renewable energy
For every 1 % increase in the digital economy, renewable energy innovation can surge by an average of 0.352 %. Secondly, the primary channels through
The rise and rise of the township economy | News24
The total market value of the township economy is estimated to be R900 billion with approximately 60% of the market considered formal and 40% informal. Around R150 billion in cash is spent at the estimated 150 000 spaza shops every year, which contribute as much as 5.2% to South Africa''s GDP and employ 2.6 million people.
How can the digital economy alleviate multidimensional energy
Utilizing dynamic panel data from 21 Guangdong cities (2006–2021), this study employs a GMM model to examine the relationship between the digital economy (DE) and energy poverty (EP), analyzing its heterogeneous effects and robustness. The findings indicate
Energy Storage Systems and their Applications in Namibia''s
• Energy storage technologies will affect utility business models. • Storage will further incentivise grid defection . • Utilities without an adaptation strategy to future-proof their
How does digital economy development affect renewable energy
The digital economy reshapes renewable energy innovation mode by diminishing information asymmetry and accelerating the dissemination of information. However, few research has been dedicated to evaluating the extent and mechanisms through which the digital economy impacts renewable energy innovation.
The potential impact of digital economy on energy poverty in the
Table 2 displays the results of an analysis utilizing a static regression model into the link between the digital economy (DE) and energy poverty. It has been shown that coefficients for DE vary from −0.233 to −0.308 in OLS, LSDV, and RE analyses of energy poverty.
Digital Economy Report 2021 | UNCTAD
The data-driven digital economy is characterized by large imbalances: Only 20 per cent of people in least developed countries use the Internet; when they do, it is typically at relatively low download speeds and with a relatively high price tag attached. This limits the possibilities to participate in and benefit from the evolving data-driven
Turning Windhoek''s township into a transformative Namibian
In a possible future, fully equipped living containers could replace the existing tin shacks in the township of Katutura, potentially even producing enough
Green-powered data storage project to elevate Brisbane''s digital economy
The planned hyperscale data storage and BESS infrastructure will represent an estimated capital investment of up to $2.5 billion when fully constructed. David Scaysbrook, Quinbrook co-founder and managing partner, stated in announcing the launch of the project: "Supernode is the latest example of our strategy to make impactful and
EnerGeo Alliance Champions Gas as South Africa''s Transition
21 · In its latest natural gas policy brief, global trade association EnerGeo Alliance has positioned natural gas as the premier transition fuel for South Africa, citing its reduced carbon emissions, scalability and cost competitiveness. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) ()– as the voice of the African energy sector – supports these
ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES STUDY • Economic
Energy storage technologies add value to local Renewable Energy (RE) ENDOWMENTS. Increasingly cost-effective storage further incentivises the uptake and
Deep learning: Spatiotemporal impact of digital economy on
3 · There is a U-shaped relationship between digital economy and energy productivity. • Digital financial inclusion and digital infrastructure are dominant factors. •
First local commercial-scale data centre opens in Windhoek in
The 734 square metre facility houses a total of 240 cabinets providing essential state-of-the-art colocation options, data, and cloud services. Paratus said its
Enlit Africa
From 16 to 18 May 2023, Africa''s most influential power, energy and water conference and exhibition, Enlit Africa, will take place at the CTICC in Cape Town. With South Africa''s energy crisis entering its darkest period, the thought that consultants, analysts, developers, and experts from every related sphere of influence will be coming
Digital economy, entrepreneurship and energy efficiency
The current work has yielded the following results: (1) The digital economy has significantly improved energy efficiency, and after a series of robust tests, this conclusion is reliable. (2) The
townshipeconomy.online
Township Economy provides a unique insight into township informal business and entrepreneurship. It is set in the post-apartheid period, in the third decade of Africa''s democracy and draws on evidence collected from 2010-2018 with over 15,000 individual businesses within the context of South Africa''s informal economy.
