Power and Energy

Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the German development agency, grants close to €6 million to Ivory Coast to encourage investment in renewable energy through the African Trade Insurance Agency (ACA). The …

Ivory Coast, KfW Boost Attraction of Renewable Energy Suppliers Read More

The UK Government has declared investments worth over £50m into innovative, clean technology as the UK works with African countries to establish sustainable energy sources. The government announced the winners …

The UK invests £50m into clean energy projects in Africa Read More

A team of nuclear power experts is set to visit Kenya in March to evaluate the progress that the country has made towards producing electricity using the energy source. The …

Kenya Heads Near To Nuclear Energy Read More

The hybrid renewable energy facility will link complementary wind and solar generation with battery storage. The 80MW project is co-owned by MCIDC and Windlab. Windlab’s global CEO Mr Roger Price …

Kenya Commences Work on Huge Hybrid Renewable Energy Project Read More

The consortium was assembled by TBEA Xinjiang New Energy Co., Ltd. and AMEA Power. This project was part of a large international tender launched by the Ministry of Industry and …

20yrs PPA Secured for 100MW of Solar PV in Tunisia Read More

The Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Prof. James Momoh said it would ensure that distribution companies provide meters for all customers so that they will be charged …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to Ensure Discos Provide Meters for Consumers Read More

$20 million has been invested in the Metier Sustainable Capital International Fund II granted by The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank, which channels funds to renewable energy …

ADB Approves $20 Million Investment in Metier Fund to Support Renewable Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More

A project described as West Africa’s “first ever utility-scale wind farm”, has commenced transmitting power to Senegal’s national electricity grid. In a statement, renewable power firm Lekela said that Parc …

Power Transmitting Commences at West Africa’s First Large-Scale Wind Farm Read More

Expansion works at Hwange Thermal Power Station now positioned at 25%, 14 months into the project. Upon completion the project is expected to add 600MW into the national grid by …

25% Expansion of Hwange Power Station Project: Zimbabwe Read More

China Aerospace Construction Group has disclosed construction of a 40-km 400kV Konza-Isinya transmission line, which will power Konza City as well as Kajiado, Makueni, and Machakos counties. The project, which …

400kV Konza-Isinya Power Line to be constructed by Chinese Firm Read More