The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is considering providing $400 million for the development of a wind power project in Egypt. The project which will have a public-private partnership requires a total investment of $1.5 billion, according to the Amwal Al Ghad magazine report. The wind farm backing will represent a portion of AfDB’s planned … Continue reading AfDB may offer $400m to Egypt wind power project
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SunEdison Awarded 86 MW DC Solar Photovoltaic Project In South Africa
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced it has been awarded an 86 megawatts (MW) DC solar photovoltaic project in South Africa during the fourth bid round of the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Program organized by South Africa’s Department of Energy. The 86 MW award represents 20% of the … Continue reading SunEdison Awarded 86 MW DC Solar Photovoltaic Project In South Africa
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Abengoa signs a MoU with Egypt to cooperate in the development of the national Concentrated Solar Power
This MoU sets cooperation terms for the development of dispatchable concentrated solar power plants, in particular Solar Thermal Electricity (STE), in Egypt. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environmental sectors, signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New and … Continue reading Abengoa signs a MoU with Egypt to cooperate in the development of the national Concentrated Solar Power
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Access Power agrees Egypt solar power plant deal, in talks for wind energy scheme
Access Power said on Wednesday it had agreed a deal with Egypt’s government to build a 65 megawatt (MW) solar power plant and was in talks for a wind power scheme in the North African country which would generate 50 MW of power. The developer and operator of power projects in the Middle East … Continue reading Access Power agrees Egypt solar power plant deal, in talks for wind energy scheme
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Wind energy in Morocco: ACWA Power to Launch Wind Power Projects
ACWA Power is planning to launch wind farm projects in Morocco and other countries. Paddy Padmanathan, President and CEO of ACWA Power, said the company will invest $12 billion in current and new renewable energy projects in these countries. He added that the Saudi Group is competing for three wind power tenders totaling 850 … Continue reading Wind energy in Morocco: ACWA Power to Launch Wind Power Projects
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Renewable energy is taking domination in Nigeria
Renewable energy is taking domination in Nigeria with the country targeting to accomplish 7 percent renewable energy use by 2025. With the aid of solar energy, the country is working to provide power security to about 160 million of her population and boost her economy. The solar energy project is however unlocking the country’s economical … Continue reading Renewable energy is taking domination in Nigeria
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Wind energy in South Africa: Goldwind successfully won 120 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology will equip and construct the 120-MW Golden Valley wind park in South Africa under a deal with project developer BioTherm Energy. The contract was signed with the domestic independent power producer (IPP) on April 16. As part of the deal, Goldwind will deliver 48 units of 2.5-MW direct-drive permanent … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Goldwind successfully won 120 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingWind energy in Egypt: Gamesa wind turbines for turnkey construction of a 220-MW wind farm
Gamesa has signed a new contract for the turnkey construction of the Gulf of El Zayt wind farm on the Egyptian Red Sea coast, where it will install 110 of its G80-2.0 MW turbines (220 MW). This project, which was awarded by the NREA (New & Renewable Energy Authority) by means of an international tender, … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt: Gamesa wind turbines for turnkey construction of a 220-MW wind farm
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Wind power in South Africa: Eskom wind farm with 46 wind turbines
The Sere Wind Farm near Vredendal in the Western Cape has achieved its full operational capacity and is producing enough electricity to power 124 000 homes. Sere is Eskom’s first large-scale renewable energy project, and forms part of our commitment to renewable energy and reducing our carbon footprint, said Eskom’s acting CEO, Brian … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Eskom wind farm with 46 wind turbines
Continue readingMorocco renewable energy sources: wind energy and solar power
Morocco is driven by the fact that it imports almost 94 per cent of its energy requirements and the burden this entails on its economy. At the same time Morocco is endowed by good potential in hydroelectricity in addition to its high solar power and wind energy potential. The country is aware that … Continue reading Morocco renewable energy sources: wind energy and solar power
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Enel Green Power is reinforced in South Africa with additional 425 MW of wind power
Enel Green Power is reinforced in South Africa with additional 425MW of wind power. And its presence in Africa is also the prelude to a possible growth in Asia and the Pacific, with geothermal, wind, solar and hydropower projects. “Asia is our next step”, said Enel Green Power’s CEO Francesco Venturini in a recent … Continue reading Enel Green Power is reinforced in South Africa with additional 425 MW of wind power
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Enel Green Power has begun construction of Nojoli wind farm in South Africa
The new wind farm will have a total installed capacity of 88 MW and once fully operational it will be able to generate more than 275 GWh per year, equivalent to the annual consumption needs of around 86,000 South African households, therefore avoiding the emission of more than 251,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere … Continue reading Enel Green Power has begun construction of Nojoli wind farm in South Africa
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South Africa aims for another 1,100 MW of wind energy, solar power
South Africa aims to increase its installed renewable energy capacity to 9,600 megawatts (MW) by 2030 from just 1,600 MW now, out of a total capacity of 44,175 MW. South Africa will build 13 renewable projects to supply an extra 1,121 megawatts of electricity, the energy minister said, in a bid to ease … Continue reading South Africa aims for another 1,100 MW of wind energy, solar power
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Zimbabwe’s Harare uses solar power to light streets
The local authorities in Zimbabwean capital Harare have resorted to using solar power to light the city’s streets with the hope of curbing surging robberies. “We are starting with the central business district; then we will move on to other parts of the city,” Micheal Chideme, the Harare City Council’s media officer, told The … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Harare uses solar power to light streets
Continue readingWind energy in South Africa: Enel Green Power starts a 111 MW wind farm
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of the new wind farm “Gibson Bay”, located in the Eastern Cape Province, in South Africa. With a total installed capacity of 111 MW, the new wind farm, held by Gibson Bay Wind Farm (RF) Proprietary Limited, a company controlled by Enel Green Power RSA Proprietary Limited, … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Enel Green Power starts a 111 MW wind farm
Continue readingWind energy in South Africa: Enel Green Power has won three wind power projects
Enel Green Power (EGP) has been awarded the right to enter into power supply contracts with the South African utility Eskom for 425 MW of wind power projects in the fourth phase of the REIPPPP (Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme) tender, which is promoted by the South African government. In line with REIPPPP … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Enel Green Power has won three wind power projects
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SENER and ACCIONA to build the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power complex in South Africa for more than EUR 500 million
SENER and ACCIONA together form the consortium chosen to develop the turnkey project of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power plant. This complex is led by GDF SUEZ with South African partners and has been selected by the South African Department of Energy (DOE) to form part of the country’s renewable energy development program (REIPPP), with … Continue reading SENER and ACCIONA to build the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power complex in South Africa for more than EUR 500 million
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Burundi Signs Up for Solar Energy
Gigawatt Global, a leading solar and social development company and a partner of Power Africa and Power Africa’s Beyond the Grid sub-initiative, has signed two international grants for a solar energy project in Burundi, where only four percent of the population has residential access to electricity. The proposed project, a 7.5 Megawatt (MW) solar field, … Continue reading Burundi Signs Up for Solar Energy
Continue readingEnel Green Power Signs 160 Million Euro Loan for Wind Power in South Africa
The loan, supported by credit insurance from Euler Hermes, the German Export Credit Agency, will be used to finance the investment in the Gibson Bay wind farm. The plant’s installed capacity will be 111 MW. Enel Green Power SpA (“Enel Green Power”), acting through its wholly-owned subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA (Pty) Ltd (“EGP RSA”), … Continue reading Enel Green Power Signs 160 Million Euro Loan for Wind Power in South Africa
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Tanzania awaits Chinese bank on wind farm
‘The wind power project has been delayed because of challenges in getting a concessional loan after EximBank raised its interest rate from one percent to two percent and lowered the loan repayment period to 20 years from 25 years’ reads part of a Ministry of Energy and Minerals statement issued last month giving some background. … Continue reading Tanzania awaits Chinese bank on wind farm
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