The wind energy project will have 365 wind turbines on a 40,000 acre piece land in Turkana. The project has a 20yr power purchase agreement with Kenya Power. About 163 engineers both local foreign will implement the project together with 630 local workers. The ground breaking of Lake Turkana Wind Power project is set for … Continue reading Ground breaking of Lake Turkana Wind Power project set for Thursday
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Botswana plans photovoltaic solar power plant to produce up to 200 MW
Botswana’s Shumba Coal said on Tuesday it plans to develop a solar power station to generate up to 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity as the world’s top diamond producer struggles with power shortages. Botswana is currently experiencing power and water shortages, which its central bank warned last month could undercut aims to maintain growth … Continue reading Botswana plans photovoltaic solar power plant to produce up to 200 MW
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Building Energy wins its first solar power project in Egypt
Building Energy, an Italian independent power producer from renewable sources, announces the signing of a MoU with the New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for two 50 MW photovoltaic plants in Benban, Upper Egypt. The 200-million-dollar project was awarded by the New & Renewable Energy Authority of the Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy of … Continue reading Building Energy wins its first solar power project in Egypt
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Ethiopia is working to boost geothermal energy, solar power and wind energy
The Adama wind farm opened last month, its 153MW capacity making it the largest wind farm in sub-Saharan Africa, and the latest of three giant Ethiopian wind farms. The wind blows hard over Adama, a range of rocky hills in Ethiopia’s highlands that provide the perfect location for one of the continent’s largest … Continue reading Ethiopia is working to boost geothermal energy, solar power and wind energy
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Senegal embraces solar energy
Following the lifting of a law that banned solar power in Senegalese cities, the grassroots sector is partnering with the government to implement the renewable-energy source nationwide, starting first with areas not already connected to the national electric grid. The government is working on a project to turn 14,000 traditional rural villages into eco villages … Continue reading Senegal embraces solar energy
Continue readingLake Turkana Wind Power eyes Sept 2016 for first output
Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power project aims to start supplying some electricity as early as September 2016, once a transmission line is built linking the remote northern region to the national grid, a director of the project said on Wednesday. The 310 megawatt (MW) project, originally aimed for start-up in 2011, has been delayed … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power eyes Sept 2016 for first output
Continue readingIFC promotes financing for renewable energy projects in Egypt
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Egyptian Banking Institute co-hosted a workshop in Cairo to highlight the investment opportunities emerging in Egypt in renewable energy, promote financing for such projects and encourage best practice in the field. The pioneering one-day training session, supported by the Danish Government and held in … Continue reading IFC promotes financing for renewable energy projects in Egypt
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Wind power in Djibouti: Chinese firm to construct first wind farn
Djibouti’s Energy Minister in charge of Natural Resources Ali Yacoub Mahmoud and the vice- president of Shanghai Electric group Chen Shuyu, on Tuesday signed an agreement for the construction of a 60 MW wind power, the first of its kind in Djibouti.The project whose feasibility study was done by Djibouti Electricity Authority, will be constructed … Continue reading Wind power in Djibouti: Chinese firm to construct first wind farn
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Tanzania’s untapped renewable energy resources ripe for investment
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Government of Tanzania, on Thursday, June 18 launched the Renewable Energy in Africa: Tanzania Country Profile. The publication highlights the country’s inroads in renewable energy as well as opportunities for scaling-up the energy sector. Over the past decade, in an effort … Continue reading Tanzania’s untapped renewable energy resources ripe for investment
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Wind power in South Africa: Nordex wind turbines for a 80 MW wind farm
Nordex Energy South Africa has successfully completed a second Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape. The Kouga Wind Farm has been connected to the National Electricity Grid, supplying 80MW of green energy. Kouga Wind Farm, which was one of the first projects selected in round one of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Nordex wind turbines for a 80 MW wind farm
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South Africa benefits from wind energy and solar power
Spanjaard, the investment director and portfolio manager at Rezco Asset Management, said before the implementation of the state’s renewables programme, wind power projects were about to be approved at a cost of 125c per kilowatt- hour (kWh). “The government, under the auspices of the Department of Energy, then did some amazing work and developed the … Continue reading South Africa benefits from wind energy and solar power
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China to develop 50 MW photovoltaic solar power project in Kenya
China will be developing a 50 megawatt PV solar power plant in Kenya. According to an International Business Times report, the project is part of an ongoing $5-billion investment initiative of China in Kenya. Kenya has been witnessing solar energy investment over the past few years including a module manufacturing facility in 2011. The latest … Continue reading China to develop 50 MW photovoltaic solar power project in Kenya
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ADFD extends Dh33 Million loan for Hybrid Solar Power Project in Mali
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed an Dh33 million loan agreement with the Government of Mali to finance a hybrid solar energy project in Mali. The funding articulates ADFD’s commitment to supporting renewable energy projects in brotherly and friendly nations given the sector’s crucial role in aiding economic and social development. The … Continue reading ADFD extends Dh33 Million loan for Hybrid Solar Power Project in Mali
Continue readingGoogle looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
According to CNBC, Google wants to back Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, a massive undertaking that will require more than $700 million. The Internet giant has invested more than $2bn in next-generation energy production so far, but mostly in the United States – although in 2013, Google invested $12m in South Africa’s Jasper … Continue reading Google looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
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860 megawatts of wind energy and solar power in South Africa, Egypt and Ghana
Lekela Power, a 60:40 joint venture between Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power, launched in February of this year already has 860 megawatts of wind and solar projects under construction or due to commence construction next year across South Africa, Egypt and Ghana. Lekela Power is one of the biggest international platforms focused on renewable energy … Continue reading 860 megawatts of wind energy and solar power in South Africa, Egypt and Ghana
Continue readingWind energy in South Africa: Eskom’s Sere wind farm financed by the AfDB and CIF
The Sere Wind Farm from Eskom, the South African electricity public utility, recently achieved its full commercial operational capacity of a 100 MW . The achievement of this milestone in the Western Cape of South Africa is in line with the commitments made by Eskom in terms of both time and cost. The African Development … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Eskom’s Sere wind farm financed by the AfDB and CIF
Continue readingAurora Wind Power Starts Commercial Operation of the West Coast 1 Wind Farm in Cape Town
Aurora Wind Power, a venture of ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ, France), Investec Bank Limited (RSA) and KTH (RSA), today announced that it has started commercial operation of the 94 MW West Coast 1 wind farm. The site is situated in the Western Cape Province, near Vredenburg. The West Coast 1 project is part of … Continue reading Aurora Wind Power Starts Commercial Operation of the West Coast 1 Wind Farm in Cape Town
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Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
The company has won two additional energy supply contracts for two wind farms totalling 280 MW in South Africa, bringing the total capacity awarded to Enel Green Power in the fourth phase of the REIPPPP tender up to 705 MW. These projects mark a significant step forward in the consolidation of Enel Green Power Group … Continue reading Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
Continue readingBotswana invites bids for 100 MW solar power project
Botswana invited bids for the construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar powered plant on Tuesday as the world’s top diamond producer seeks to become energy self sufficient within five years. Botswana is currently experiencing power and water shortages, which its central bank warned last month could undercut aims to maintain growth above 4 … Continue reading Botswana invites bids for 100 MW solar power project
Continue readingMainstream Renewable Power Awarded 250MW of Wind Energy Projects in South Africa Government Tender
A consortium led by global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power was today awarded Preferred Bidder status by the Department of Energy in South Africa for two large-scale wind energy projects with a total generation capacity of 250 megawatts. The award was made under the fourth round of the South African Government’s Renewable Energy … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power Awarded 250MW of Wind Energy Projects in South Africa Government Tender
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