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Egypt-UAE venture Infinity Power win tender to develop two solar plants in Côte d'Ivoire
Infinity Power, a partnership between Egypt’s Infinity and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, has won a tender to develop two solar power plants in Côte d'Ivoire, achieving record-low tariffs for West and Central Africa.
Nigeria power companies Ikeja Electric, KEPCO Energy Resources deny being in "receivership"
Two major players in Nigeria’s power sector, Ikeja Electric and KEPCO Energy Resources, have denied media reports that a Lagos High Court ordered banks and regulators to seize their assets and accounts.
South Africa plans to launch credit guarantee vehicle to support independent transmission projects
The National Treasury of South Africa has confirmed it will contribute 20% of the initial $500mn needed to establish a credit guarantee vehicle designed to reduce investment risk for privately funded public infrastructure projects.
Ghana, Rwanda push ahead in race for Africa’s first small nuclear reactors
Ghana and Rwanda are leading the charge to deploy Africa’s first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), the head of the World Nuclear Association said.
South Africa’s business advocacy groups urge state utility Eskom to stop legal dispute over electricity trading licences
Ivory Coast to build 52 MW solar plant in M’Bengue by 2027
Ivory Coast has signed an agreement with local developer Tongon Solaire to construct a 52 MW solar power plant in the northern town of M’Bengue.
Malawi completes building electricity transmission infrastructure under interconnection project with Mozambique
South African gold miner Pan African Resources signs renewable supply deal with energy trader NOA Group
Johannesburg-based gold mining company Pan African Resources has signed a ten-year renewable energy agreement with South African energy trader and aggregator NOA Group Trading to supply 44 MWac of clean power annually for its mining operations.
Saudi firm Acwa Power wins tender to develop 800MW solar projects in Morocco
Saudi energy company Acwa Power has won a global tender to develop two solar power plants, Noor Midelt 2 and Noor Midelt 3, with a combined capacity of 800 megawatts (MW).
Kenyan cabinet approves $4.3bn Olkaria VII geothermal project
Kenya's cabinet has approved the construction of the Olkaria VII Geothermal Power Plant, which is expected to inject 80.3 megawatts (MW) into the national grid by June 2027 and cost $4.3bn.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
South African free basic electricity campaigner lauds government pledge to treat coverage as rights issue
A South African group that lobbies for free basic electricity (FBE) has commended the government for pledging more action towards universal access but suggested some adjustments.
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