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China to build $3bn coal plant in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Rio Energy, a unit of RioZim, is to build a 2,800-MW thermal power plant with China Gezhouba Group in northern Zimbabwe at a projected cost of $3bn.
Jinko Solar/EDF make record low bid for UAE solar project
China’s Jinko Solar is part of a consortium that has made a record-breaking low bid for the Emirates Water and Electricity Company’s (EWEC) 1.5-GW Al Dhafra solar project.
Botswana keen to ensure fuel and energy supplies during lockdown
Botswana’s government has pledged to ensure adequate supplies of fuel and energy to the population during the lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Decarbonisation carries $130 trillion price tag
Decarbonising global energy systems has the potential to support the world’s economic recovery from the current coronavirus crisis
SA’s Nersa extends lockdown closure
South Africa’s energy regulator Nersa has extended its closure during the current COVID-19 lockdown
Enel searches for partner for African green business
Enel is continuing its search for a financial partner to buy a 50% interest in its 2,750-MW African renewable business
Egypt confirms delay of power link to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC) has confirmed that construction of the interconnection power line to Saudi Arabia has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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