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Mozambique-Malawi Interconnector contracts awarded to India’s L&T, China’s Sinohydro and Germany’s Gopa Intec
Finnish firm SWS to install 10 solar water treatment units in Morocco
Finland's Solar Water Solutions (SWS) intends to build 10 solar water treatment units in the Guelmim Oued Noun region in southern Morocco, according to a statement by the firm.
Governments’ fossil fuel production plans dangerously out of sync with Paris limits
Governments around the world still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments.
G7 could set green example for rest of world
G7 countries have the potential to reach net zero in the power generation sector by 2035 and spur decarbonisation in other economies and sectors.
AfrElec: Botswana signs 10-MW power deal with Tlou
The Botswana government has agreed with Tlou Energy to buy 10 MW of electricity generated from coal-bed methane (CBM).
China to lend Zimbabwe’s power company $1bn for new coal-fired units
The Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) has agreed to help Zimbabwe Power Co. (ZPC) cover the cost of building new coal-fired units at the Hwange thermal power plant.
Tanzania loses over $7mn due to power inefficiency
Tanzania Electric Supply Co. Ltd (Tanesco), loses the equivalent of $7mn per month due to inefficiency, power losses, technical and non-technical issues, according to Maharage Chande, the company's new managing director.
Karpowership faces new corruption allegations in tug of war over South African power
Fresh corruption allegations have surfaced in a tug of war to provide South Africa with emergency power, as powership provider Karpowership SA accused its rival bidder, DNG Power, of holding the government ‘hostage’ with baseless claims.
Ghana's government backs renewable energy drive, supports BUI Power and VRA
Ghana’s government has pledged support to the state-owned Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority (BPA) to be able to achieve their full potential in renewable energy, according to the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
ZESA head slams Finance Ministry secretary for stalling power plant projects
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) executive chairperson Sydney Gata has accused Finance Ministry Secretary George Guvamatanga of refusing to guarantee independent power producers’ deals and unlock their funding.
Kenya Power and Kenya Airways to get money from Treasury
Kenya’s electricity utility and national airline are set to receive money from the National Treasury in the next financial year to support their recovery.
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