ElSewedy Electric Co. has won a contract to develop six 100MW wind power plants in the country. The stock listed cable manufacturer clinched the deal to own and operate the wind farms in the Al-Zayt Gulf on the Red Sea. Under the deal, ElSewedy will be able to provide power to its customers over … Continue reading ElSewedy wins Egypt contract to develop six 100 MW wind power plants
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Wind power in Seychelles islands: wind turbines producing desired output
The tall wind turbines which can be seen on arrival into Port Victoria have been producing clean energy for the Seychelles islands for the last 12 months, as part of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s first large scale renewable energy project. With a target of producing 5 percent of electricity generation from renewable energy sources by … Continue reading Wind power in Seychelles islands: wind turbines producing desired output
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ADFD grants Dh33m loan to bolster renewable energy sector in Sierra Leone
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD, has signed a loan agreement with the government of Sierra Leone, by which the fund will provide more than Dh33 million in financing to the Solar Park Freetown project. Mohammad Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, and Dr. Kaifala Marah, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in Sierra … Continue reading ADFD grants Dh33m loan to bolster renewable energy sector in Sierra Leone
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Turkana’s wind power project recognised
The Turkana Wind Power project, which is the largest single wind power project in Africa, will have a capacity of 300 megawatts. Kenya has been recognised among nations working on long-term plans to install commercial-scale wind power. The report launched on Wednesday in Nairobi at the inaugural United Nations Environment Assembly says the project has … Continue reading Turkana’s wind power project recognised
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Morocco poised as ‘regional leader’ in renewable energy
A senior US trade official has said Morocco is positioned as a “regional leader” in the field of renewable energy and is extremely appealing to US investors. “Morocco is extremely appealing to US investors in the field of renewable energies. These investors are encouraged by the specific plan put in place and the Interest and … Continue reading Morocco poised as ‘regional leader’ in renewable energy
Continue readingTanzania wind power project yet to kick up dust
National Development Corporation (NDC) through the Ministry of Finance is seeking funds from Exim Bank of China to finance its Singida-based wind power project, the National Assembly heard on Friday. NDC, Tanzania Electricity Supply Company and Power Pool East Africa Ltd own the multibillion power project at the ratio of 60, 20 and 20 per … Continue reading Tanzania wind power project yet to kick up dust
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Somaliland:President Silanyo Launches the Somalia’s first wind farm
The Hargeisa based Egal International Airport is to start utilizing wind power. This development follows the official launch by the Somaliland president Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo of project funded by the USAID and implemented by the Program for Economic Growth at the Egal Airport in Hargeisa. “I extend my thanks to the donors and implementers of … Continue reading Somaliland:President Silanyo Launches the Somalia’s first wind farm
Continue readingOver 500 MW of wind turbines capacity in Morocco
Energy subsidiary of the Morocco’s national investment company (SNI), Nareva now operates four wind farms with a capacity of over 500 MW. The latest of these is the Tarfaya wind farm which went into service in 2014. Created in 2005, the holding group has seen the liberalisation of the renewable energy space within the scope … Continue reading Over 500 MW of wind turbines capacity in Morocco
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Two of the Largest Solar Energy Plants in South Africa Come Online
Two 75-megawatt (MW-DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) projects lead new energy era in South Africa. SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, today announced that two 75-megawatt (MW-DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) projects have completed construction and are fully operational and successfully helping to power the Eskom South African … Continue reading Two of the Largest Solar Energy Plants in South Africa Come Online
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Enel Green Power – First Photovoltaic Plant in South Africa Gets Go Ahead
Upington, which will have a total installed capacity of 10 MW, is capable of generating around 20 million kWh per year once fully operational. The total photovoltaic capacity to be installed by EGP in South Africa will exceed 300 MW. Enel Green Power has connected South Africa’s first photovoltaic plant, located in Upington (in the … Continue reading Enel Green Power – First Photovoltaic Plant in South Africa Gets Go Ahead
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Globeleq Inaugurates South African Solar Power Projects
Globeleq, the leading private power generation company in Africa, has celebrated completion of two of its renewable energy projects in South Africa. On site ceremonies were held to mark the occasion and were well attended by national, local government, industry and community representatives. The 50 MW PV De Aar Solar Power and 50 MW PV … Continue reading Globeleq Inaugurates South African Solar Power Projects
Continue readingMorocco’s wind power blooming
Nareva, an energy subsidiary of the Moroccan National Investment Company (SNI), operates four wind farms with a capacity of over 500 megawatt (MW). Tarfaya wind farm, the newest, is the largest wind energy in Africa. After starting production of wind energy in 2013 at three of the four farms operated by Nareva, the SNI’s energy … Continue reading Morocco’s wind power blooming
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Chinese Exim Bank to Finance Aysha Wind Power in Ethiopia
The Ministry of Water, Energy and Irrigation (MoWEI) said Tuesday that it had received promising signals of getting a loan from the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of China to finance the Aysha II wind energy project, which is located in the Somali Regional State. The Minister, Alemayehu Tegenu, who was presenting the nine-month report to the … Continue reading Chinese Exim Bank to Finance Aysha Wind Power in Ethiopia
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Nigeria to launch renewable energy policy
Nigeria had concluded plans to launch a national policy on renewable energy and energy efficiency to boost power supply in the country, a top government official said on Friday. In the policy, government sought to provide an integrated framework for all stakeholders, especially investors in clean energy for power generation and the general development of … Continue reading Nigeria to launch renewable energy policy
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SkyPower Global and FAS Energy to Build 3,000 MW of Solar Power in Nigeria
SkyPower FAS Energy, a joint venture between SkyPower Global and FAS Energy, signs agreements with both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Delta State Government for the development, construction and operation of 3,000 MW of solar PV projects. SkyPower FAS Energy signed agreements with both the Federal Republic of Nigeria Government and the Delta … Continue reading SkyPower Global and FAS Energy to Build 3,000 MW of Solar Power in Nigeria
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Wind Power Capacity Installations in Key Emerging Markets (Russia, Africa) Will Double by 2023
Installations in 10 selected markets in Africa and the former Soviet Union will reach 3,350 megawatts in 2023, report concludes. While growth rates in wind power markets in the developed world have plateaued or, in some cases, fallen, developing economies are expected to see robust growth in the coming years. Strong political support, rising … Continue reading Wind Power Capacity Installations in Key Emerging Markets (Russia, Africa) Will Double by 2023
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Bolloré introduces first electric buses in Cameroon
Since May 5, 2014, students at University of Yaoundé I, the first of the country’s seven public universities, can go from one end of campus to the next on the “Blue buses” that have been provided by Bolloré Africa Logistics and received on May 2, 2014 by the Prime Minister of Cameroon, Philémon Yang. The … Continue reading Bolloré introduces first electric buses in Cameroon
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Renewable energy will power Africa’s ambitious future
As a native of Kenya, I am fortunate to have personal experience of how renewable energy can transform a country that is developing fast. Energy sources in Kenya have diversified since 2000, when renewable power capacity contributed 5.4 per cent of the country’s total energy mix. By 2012, this figure had grown to 16.2 per … Continue reading Renewable energy will power Africa’s ambitious future
Continue readingEthiopia Secured US$ 1.3 Billion Loan for the Aysha Wind Farm
Ethiopia has secured a US$ 1.3 Billion loan for the Aysha Wind Farm project, according to the Ethiopian News Agency. It was the project implementers, who had a meeting with President Mulatu Teshome on Wednesday,that announced the loan agreement. Commenting on the project, Mulatu said, it is ideal for the rest of the world because … Continue reading Ethiopia Secured US$ 1.3 Billion Loan for the Aysha Wind Farm
Continue readingMorocco becomes a wind energy leader with new wind farm
The $690 million wind power complex would contain 131 wind turbines, scheduled to enter full operations in October 2014. Morocco has launched the largest wind power plant in Africa. The wind farm in the southwestern town of Tarfaya encompasses nearly 100 square kilometers. “This makes Morocco a world leader in wind power,” an official said. … Continue reading Morocco becomes a wind energy leader with new wind farm
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