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Chinese investors drive growth in Zimbabwean energy projects
Independent power producers (IPPs) are developing up to 16,000 megawatts (MW) of energy projects to help power Zimbabwe’s largest consumers, with Chinese companies leading the drive.
South Africa’s government seeks to halve time for renewables deployment
In South Africa, it currently takes at least three years for a renewable energy project to go from planning to feeding electricity into the national grid. But the government wants to halve this timeline.
IEA report highlights challenges and opportunities for energy investments in Africa
Africa is encountering fresh challenges and opportunities as the nature and origin of investment flows into the continent continue to change.
Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy
Sierra Leone would be among the first countries in Africa to implement 5G technology at scale using renewable energy sources. Broadband penetration in the country is now at just 20.7%.
Ghana’s fuel levy draws international attention amid mounting energy debt crisis
Ghana’s former energy minister has defended the government’s new GHS1 ($0.10) fuel levy, describing it as a necessary intervention to tackle the country’s worsening energy sector debt and systemic under-recovery in electricity costs.
Ivory Coast opens tenders for 200-MW solar-plus-storage projects
Ivory Coast has launched tenders for the development of two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 200 MW, each integrated with 33 MWh of battery storage
Sahara Power and Crescendough launch 180-MW Afam II plant to boost Nigerian grid
Sahara Power Group and Crescendough Nigeria have commissioned the 180-MW Afam II power plant in Rivers State, adding new capacity to Nigeria’s national electricity grid.
Global energy investment to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, but problems with grids remain – IEA
Global energy investment is projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks, according to the International Energy Agency.
Zimbabwe-Zambia revive plan for building of 2,400-MW hydropower plant
Zimbabwe and neighbouring Zambia have established a special team to court investment into a joint $5bn hydropower project that has been delayed by funding and environmental issues.
Energy-starved Zambia welcomes new 100-MW solar project
POWERCHINA has commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) solar project in central Zambia.
AMEA Power inaugurates 500MW wind plant, Africa’s largest, in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb
The UAE renewable energy firm AMEA Power has successfully commissioned a 500MW wind power plant in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea governorate, nearly 2.5 months ahead of schedule.
South African developer Mulilo wins large battery energy storage contracts in Free State worth $391mn
Mulilo Energy, a green energy company chaired by Jan Oberholzer, a former COO of South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom, has been selected as the preferred bidder for four major battery storage projects in the Free State, South Africa.
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