In recent years, we have seen a global move towards the use of renewable energy, in particular photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. However, PV generation is not necessarily the obvious choice for Africa. Concentrated solar power (CSP) may be a better alternative, as it is particularly suited to sunbelt countries. South Africa is seen by many … Continue reading Concentrated solar power a better alternative for Africa
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Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya
Although Kenya produces just enough power to meet its current demand for households and businesses tied to the grid, it is constantly plagued with power outages that cause not only inconveniences, but a loss of income for those businesses that depend upon it. A large part of the problem is the country’s reliance on hydropower, … Continue reading Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya
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Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm
EDF Energies Nouvellas (EDF EN), the renewable energy arm of French utility EDF, has commissioned the 21.5-MW Chaba wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Chaba wind farm is one of the three projects InnoWind, the local unit of EDF EN, won at South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm
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Morocco to launch tender for 850 MW of wind energy
In North Africa, Morocco is preparing to launch a tender for adding an additional 850MW of wind generation capacity to the national grid, a source at the Moroccan electricity and water utility company (ONEE) told local daily L’economiste. The tender is expected to be launched in the coming weeks and the projects are expected … Continue reading Morocco to launch tender for 850 MW of wind energy
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Concentrated Solar Power plant launched in Uganda
The Concentrated Solar Power plant, with full capacity at 1.6 MW, benefitting over 20,000 customers, is the largest in East Africa. One of the largest Concentrated Solar Power plants in East Africa has been inaugurated in Uganda on Kalangala Island in Lake Victoria, as the region sets the pace in electricity generation investments. The Concentrated … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power plant launched in Uganda
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Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
ACCIONA Energía, through a consortium in which it holds a majority stake, has put its first wind farm – Gouda – into commercial operation with a capacity of 138 megawatts (135.2 MW net). This means that the company now has two renewables facilities in operation in the country, following the start-up of the 94.3 MWp … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
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Chinese-built solar power project benefits locals in Cameroon
The Mvomeka village solar power station project constructed by Huawei Technologies Company Cameroon Ltd. in Cameroon’s South Region has brought benefit to around 15,000 villagers. The completion ceremony of Mvomeka village solar power station project phase II was held Thursday in Mvomeka village with the participation of Cameroonian Water Resources and Energy Minister Atangana Kouna … Continue reading Chinese-built solar power project benefits locals in Cameroon
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Zambia to add 1,200 MW solar power
Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development Christopher Yaluma has projected that by August next year, Zambia will add about 1,200 megawatts (MW) of solar power to the national grid. Meanwhile, Government has started importing 100 MW of electricity from Mozambique to help mitigate the power deficit that the country is currently facing. Mr Yaluma … Continue reading Zambia to add 1,200 MW solar power
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North Africa sees surge in large-scale wind power projects
The Wind Power North Africa Conference is taking place from 18 – 21 October 2015 in Cairo, Egypt, to enable private and government stakeholders to discuss key upcoming wind projects and strategies to drive growth in the North African wind power market. North Africa boasts exceptional wind energy conditions. Egypt aims to generate 7.2 gigawatts … Continue reading North Africa sees surge in large-scale wind power projects
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GE to supply wind turbines for 100 MW wind farm in Kenya
GE Africa announced that it is partnering with Kipeto Energy Limited to build a new 100MW wind farm in Kenya’s Kajiado Count. GE will be the sole supplier of equipment for the 100MW project located about 50 km from Nairobi. The Kipeto project, announced during USA President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya, is expected … Continue reading GE to supply wind turbines for 100 MW wind farm in Kenya
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Wind power in Kenya: Wind farm with 60 GE wind turbines in Kajiado
A 100 MW new wind farm will be built in Kajiado County following a partnership by General Electric Africa (GE) and Kipeto Energy Limited. To undertake the project, the two partners signed a 15 year service agreement worth US$155million (Sh15.7b) with funding by Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) which is the US government’s development … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: Wind farm with 60 GE wind turbines in Kajiado
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Kenya announces 1 GW photovoltaic solar energy deal
Kenya and SkyPower Global are on course to sign an agreement Sunday that paves the way for the Toronto-based company to develop 1-gigawatt of solar power in East Africa’s biggest economy. The developments will take place over five years in a deal that SkyPower values at $2.2 billion, the company said Friday in a statement. … Continue reading Kenya announces 1 GW photovoltaic solar energy deal
Continue readingIFC and Zambia sign deal to develop two solar power projects
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed an agreement with the Zambian government for the development of two solar power projects. The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed the agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), a Zambian government agency responsible for development projects, for the development of two 50 … Continue reading IFC and Zambia sign deal to develop two solar power projects
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USTDA partners with Nigerian renewable energy company on solar power project
Today, during Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency provided a grant to Quaint Global Energy Solutions for a solar power project they are developing in northern Nigeria. “This project is a great example of how the U.S. and Nigeria are working together to increase electricity access … Continue reading USTDA partners with Nigerian renewable energy company on solar power project
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Mali to build west Africa’s first solar power plant
Scatec Solar will own 50% of the power plant and IFC InfraVentures will hold 32.5%, while Africa Power 1 will hold 17.5%. Dr. Ibrahim Togola, the chairman of Africa Power 1 SA and Einstein SolarWorld Prize 2014 victor says: “This is an historical event for Mali, which is on its way to installing the largest … Continue reading Mali to build west Africa’s first solar power plant
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Wind power in South Africa: Noupoort Wind Farm breaks ground
A ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the 80MW Noupoort Wind Farm was attended by representatives from the community of the surrounding Umsobomvu Local Municipality, including Ward Counsellors and the Mayor. This Northern Cape project is one of the first to start construction as part of the third round of the Renewable Energy Procurement Programme … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Noupoort Wind Farm breaks ground
Continue readingScatec Solar to build first large scale photovoltaic solar power plant in Mali
Mali now becomes the first country to install the largest solar energy grid-connected power plant in the region. An historic agreement to Build-Own-and Operate West Africa’s first utility-scale solar power plant was signed here today by Norwegian company Scatec Solar (http://www.scatecsolar.com) and its partners, the Malian Ministry of Energy and Water and Electricité du Mali … Continue reading Scatec Solar to build first large scale photovoltaic solar power plant in Mali
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Solar energy and wind power can help meet future needs in Tanzania
Tanzania has immense solar energy and wind power potential that could provide much-needed energy for the developing nation, according to preliminary findings from a World Bank renewable energy resource mapping project. The country’s resources suitable for solar power generation are estimated to be equivalent to those of Spain, and areas of high wind power potential … Continue reading Solar energy and wind power can help meet future needs in Tanzania
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Botswana seeks bids to build solar energy plants for mines
Botswana’s government launched a bidding process on Tuesday to construct solar power plants near its huge Jwaneng diamond mine and for the nation’s northwest, where copper assets are being developed. “This invitation … is a request for expression of interest to construct, operate, maintain and decommission at the end of its economic life, a scalable … Continue reading Botswana seeks bids to build solar energy plants for mines
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Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced that it will develop a 400MW wind power plant in the Meru County, eastern Kenya. The wind farm will be financed by a consortium of development financiers namely the French Development Agency and the German Development Bank. According to KenGen the first phase of the wind power … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm
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