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Johannesburg in quest to procure up to 500MW from independent power producers, Mayor Phalatse says
South Africa: City of Johannesburg in quest to procure up to 500MW from independent power producers, says mayor
Wind turbine suppliers delivered record volume in 2021: GWEC
Wind turbine suppliers supplied a new record amount of volume in 2021, according to the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) annual Supply Side Data report.
Solar Sister Inc, LivelyHoods Kenya merge to deliver clean energy across Sub-Saharan Africa
Solar Sister Inc has merged with LivelyHoods Kenya to bring clean affordable reliable energy to millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mercy Corps, Energy Peace Partners to promote renewable energy in refugee communities, starting in Ethiopia
Mercy Corps has launched partnership with Energy Peace Partners (EPP) to advance clean sustainable affordable energy services in humanitarian settings making Ethiopia the first beneficiary.
Shareholder activists take South African coal miner Thungela to task over emissions goals
Turkey-Africa summit to start May 25 as Ankara flexes soft power muscles
A summit aimed at boosting cooperation between Turkey and Africa in the field of media and communication is due to begin on May 25 in Istanbul, the latest step in the ever-improving relations between Ankara and the continent.
China's Sinohydro to build $214mn hydroelectric plant in Rwanda
The Rwandan government has started the construction of a brand new power plant, expected to boost the country’s electrical capacity by 43.5 MW by the end of 2024, it was announced.
AfrElec: China's Sinohydro to build $214mn hydroelectric plant in Rwanda
The Rwandan government has started the construction of a brand new power plant, expected to boost the country’s electrical capacity by 43.5 MW by the end of 2024, it was announced.
World’s wealthiest nations' $8.5bn climate finance deal will help South Africa’s renewable energy transition
Fossil fuel closures needed to stand any chance of meeting 1.5°C target
Ending new oil, gas and coal developments is not enough to reach net zero by 2050, according to new research. Instead, already built fossil fuel projects must be decommissioned early if climate change is to be limited to 1.5°C.
InfraCoafrica invests $15mn to accelerate bboxx's growth and geographical expansion
InfraCo Africa has signed agreement committing to provide $15mn to Bboxx to expand access to clean reliable electrical energy to underserved communities in Africa.
Guterres calls for jump-start for energy transition
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a five-point plan “to jump-start the renewable energy transition,” ahead of the COP27 summit in Egypt in November.
More proof that climate change threatens lives and causes economic damage
Human activity has caused irrevocable damage to the climate, causing hundreds of billions of dollars of economic damage and threatening water and food supplies to millions of people.
G7 to raise climate finance for developing economies in Asia, Africa
The G7 is to increase its support to developing economies such as Indonesia, Vietnam, India and Senegal that are working towards ending their reliance on coal.
Citizen-owned solar, wind plants could 'save' Johannesburg's City Power, says energy expert
South Africa: turning to citizen-owned solar and wind plants could save Johannesburg City Power, says energy expert
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