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Perspectives on energy systems, AI & data, and the startup world.

Energy & Power

Understanding Grid Code Compliance: A Practical Guide for Developers

Grid code compliance doesn't have to be a black box. Here's how to navigate G99 requirements and avoid the most common pitfalls in the connection process.

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AI & Data

Using Python to Automate Power System Data Analysis

How I use pandas and matplotlib to turn raw load flow outputs into client-ready insights — and why every power engineer should learn to code.

·6 min read
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Startups

What the Energy Transition Means for African Startups

The opportunity in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa is unlike anywhere else in the world — and the startups building in this space have a chance to leapfrog decades of infrastructure debt.

·7 min read
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Energy & Power

HVDC Fundamentals: Why High-Voltage Direct Current Is Essential for the Energy Transition

As offshore wind and long-distance power transfer become central to decarbonisation, HVDC technology is moving from niche to mainstream. Here's what you need to know.

·9 min read
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AI & Data

Machine Learning for Grid Operations: Promise, Hype, and Practical Reality

AI is transforming many industries. But in power systems, the path from promising research to operational deployment is longer and harder than the headlines suggest.

·7 min read
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Startups

Building a Startup in Nigeria: What I Learned Co-founding Ajuwaya Travels

Starting a business in Lagos taught me more about entrepreneurship than any programme or book. Here's what I'd tell my earlier self.

·6 min read
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