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Amid unrelenting climate change, solar energy is expected to contribute nearly 50 % of Africa’s energy requirements by year 2050, a new study shows, on the back of booming investments …
Zimbabwe: Renewable Energy Lights up Africa Read More
Chariot Limited together with Total Eren and First Quantum Minerals have entered into a partnership that will see them develop a 430MW solar and wind power project in Zambia. This …
Renewable Energy Sector in Zambia Receives 430MW Boost Read More
Kenya is still ahead of its neighbors in the Rift Valley when it comes to geothermal energy production. Africa’s largest producer of this clean energy, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), …
KENYA: Kengen to Expand Capacity of Olkaria Geothermal Complex Read More
The Ethiopian authorities recently inaugurated the 1st unit of the hydroelectric power station of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). This 1st turbine delivers a power of 375 MW. Addis …
ETHIOPIA: Unit I of Africa’s Largest Dam Inaugurated with Great Fanfare Read More
Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) will roll out a smart meter project for 55,000 customers in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in the East African …
Kenya Power to Start Smart Meter Rollout for Businesses Read More
In Zimbabwe, the authorities, with the support of the United Nations Fund for SDGs, have set up a Renewable Energy Fund (REF). This scheme will attract investment in hydropower, solar …
ZIMBABWE: A Special Fund Will Mobilize $45 Million for Renewable Energy In 2022 Read More
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) is granting CFAF 15 billion (around €23 million) to the Malian government for the construction of the Kourouba mini-hydro plant, located 90 km away …
MALI: BOAD Lends €23 Million for the Kourouba Mini-Hydro Plant (3.9 MW) Read More
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has, in terms of Section 53 of the Electricity Act and effective on the 1st of January 2022, increased electricity tariffs by 12.3 per cent. …
Zimbabwe: 12.3% Electricity Tariffs Increase a Great Knock for Citizens Read More
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announces the start of drilling on the Gale Le Koma geothermal site. The Kenyan company is carrying out an order from the Djibouti Geothermal Energy …
Kengen Starts Drilling On the Gale Le Koma Geothermal Site Read More
Good news for Mainstream Renewable Power, Globeleq and Africa Rainbow Energy & Power. These independent power producers in consortium have been awarded 50 per cent of the projects in the …
SOUTH AFRICA: Mainstream to Generate 1.27 GW of Clean Energy Under REIPPP Read More