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Afreximbank to provide $4.4mn for bankability, feasibility studies for 1 GW floating solar farm in Zimbabwe
Green Hybrid Power (GHP), a Zimbabwean project developer, has secured $4.4mn from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to undertake bankability and feasibility studies for a 1-GW floating solar project in the southern African nation.
Gombe launches Nigeria’s first 620KW hydropower-solar hybrid project
Gombe State has launched Nigeria’s first 620KW small hydropower-solar hybrid system to provide electricity to communities surrounding the Balanga Dam
KenGen pilots battery storage to stabilise renewable power supply
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has installed a 1.16 megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support its Modular Data Centre (MDC) in Nairobi, marking a key step in strengthening renewable energy reliability.
Kenya’s KenGen launches geothermal drilling in Tanzania under cross-border energy contract
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has launched geothermal drilling operations in Tanzania, deploying over 30 personnel — including senior engineers — to the Mbeya region.
South Africa invites bidders for transmission infrastructure expansion projects
South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is advancing the implementation of its Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Procurement Programme,
BB Energy commissions 25MW solar power project in Zambia
Oando announces 1.2GW solar plant with integrated recycling in Nigeria
Oando has announced plans to establish a 1.2-gigawatt solar photovoltaic module assembly plant in Nigeria. .
Russia hails Tanzania’s uranium refinery as gateway to deeper energy and tech ties
Russia has welcomed the launch of Tanzania’s first pilot uranium refining plant, with Ambassador Andrey Avetisyan calling it a major step in advancing cooperation between the two countries in energy, infrastructure and modern technology.
Kenya records highest-ever power demand amid cold season and rise in new users
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) recorded a historic peak electricity demand of 2,362.28 MW on July 23, having set record highs at the start of the month and in February, marking a steady rise in consumption.
South Africa’s public utility Eskom challenges regulator’s decision to grant energy trading licences
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has formally launched a legal challenge against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa over its 2024 decision to grant electricity trading licences to five private companies.
Kenya greenlights Last Mile electricity expansion and new geothermal power plant
Kenya’s Cabinet has approved the launch of Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project, which will extend electricity access to 180,500 new customers, including households, health centres, schools and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Australia's Elevate Uranium progresses Namibian project with testing, delivery of demo plant
ASX-listed Elevate Uranium (Elevate) has said its demonstration plant is undergoing final testing in Perth, Australia after which it will be shipped to Namibia in early August.
Egypt set to ban Chinese EVs with non-European charging standards
The Egyptian government is currently considering a ban on the import of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) that use the Chinese charging protocols.
Disputes emerge over KenGen’s planned wind power project in Marsabit
Kenya lectricity Generating Co (KenGen) is facing internal divisions among host communities over its planned 200-MW wind power project in Marsabit County, with professional groups and political leaders issuing conflicting demands on the project.
Egypt to increase LNG purchases for rest of decade
Egypt is set to raise LNG purchases over the next five years as demand soars in the north African country.
EDF Power Solutions aims to bring 2.5 GW of renewable energy online in South Africa by 2030
EDF Power Solutions, a unit of French energy giant EDF, has announced a plan to add about 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of new projects in South Africa over the next five years.
Sun King secures $156mn in landmark solar financing to expand access in Kenya
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar company, has secured $156mn in financing to expand affordable solar energy access across Kenya.
Egypt delays electricity price hike amid soaring summer consumption
The Egyptian government has postponed the planned increase in electricity prices from July to October, in response to the current economic conditions and rising electricity bills during the summer months.
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