AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Mitsui invests €575mn to take 27% stake in Mainstream

Japan’s Mitsui & Co is to invest €575mn in Aker-owned Mainstream Renewable Power in a bid to finance the global green developers drive to expand its footprint in the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Africa faces challenges for energy transition

The International Energy Agency has highlighted that Africa faces both major challenges and huge opportunities as it transitions towards clean energy, allowing the continent to bypass traditional fuels and infrastructure.

Solar Tyme USA seeks to raise $1.75mn for solar microgrids in Sierra Leone

Georgia-based Solar Tyme USA aims to raise $1.75mn to build a 200-kW solar microgrid power plant in Kumala and a 50-kW solar system power plant in Liro, Sierra Leone.

Tronox signs 200-MW solar PPA with South Africa's SOLA Group

Tronox Holdings has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with South African independent power producer SOLA Group to provide 200 MW of solar power to Tronox's mines and smelters in South Africa.

TotalEnergies opens first solar-powered service station in Tanzania

TotalEnergies has launched its first solar powered station in Tanzania, as part of the French company’s transition towards greener energy sources.

AfrElec: Anglo American, EDF Renewables to develop renewable energy in South Africa

Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDF Renewables to co-operate in developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem in South Africa.

Endesa to use second-hand Nissan batteries to improve grid stability

Spain’s Endesa (part of Italy’s Enel) will use second-hand Nissan batteries to improve grid stability in Melilla.

Anglo American, EDF Renewables to develop renewable energy in South Africa

Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDF Renewables to co-operate in developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa.

South African Breweries (SAB) signs up for 7,000 cow biogas deal amid solar pledge

South African Breweries (SAB) is looking into growing its renewable energy adoption, sustainable energy reports.

First Quantum to run its Zambia copper mines on solar, wind

Bui Power chief calls for partnerships to help Ghana achieve its net zero targets

Investment would help the installation of Solar PVs and hybridisation to diversify the country’s energy mix in order to augment the country’s power generation.

IFC launches work to scale up delivery of clean electricity in DR Congo

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has begun work to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to scale up availability of clean electricity in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Scramble to replace Russian gas endangers climate change targets

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed the questions of decarbonisation and energy security up to the top of the political agenda as governments scramble to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas.

Uganda Electricity - Board division and ‘mismanagement fusion’ behind corruption claims

Uganda’s Parliament has issued a press release on the investigation of alleged mismanagement and corruption in the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).

Mozambique: RES4Africa, AMER agree to expand cooperation in developing renewable energies