AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
Climate change: Flooding, drought threaten Ghana's power grid & transport hubs
The situation is said to have a disproportionate effect on women and girls who are responsible for collecting fuel.
IPCC: We can halve emissions by 2030 with the help of renewable energy and hydrogen
A substantial reduction in fossil fuel use coupled with electrification through renewable energy can help the world halve emissions by 2030, says a new United Nations report.
IAEA extends life of South Africa's Koeberg nuclear power plant by 20 years after review
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s peer review of the Safety Aspects of the Long-Term Operation (SALTO) at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, has concluded, extending the life of the power station by 20 years.
AsiaElec: Vietnam looks to South Africa, Australia for coal in tight markets
Vietnam is seeking more cargoes of coal from South Africa and Australia for delivery in April and May as domestic production falls and supplies from Asia tighten amid growing prices.
Gas a waste of money for South Africa
Any investment in gas-fired generation by South Africa would prove to be a waste of money as cheaper renewables and battery storage technology would soon undercut it.
AfrElec: South Africa set for 5.4 GW of new wind by 2026
South Africa could add 5.4 GW of new wind capacity over between 2022 and 2026, although procurement could be delayed as additions fall between 2021 and 2022.
Wind growth needs to quadruple to meet net-zero goals
The global wind industry posted its second-best year ever in 2021, posting 12% growth and adding 93.6 GW of new capacity onshore and offshore, bringing the global fleet to 837 GW.
KenGen completes 83MW geothermal power plant in Kenya
Kenya has completed building of the 83MW Olkaria I Additional Unit (AU) 6 geothermal plant set to inject more power into the national grid.
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