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South Africa’s power utility Eskom to collaborate on research with Korean engineering firm KEPCO KPS
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Plant Service & Engineering Company (KEPCO KPS) to establish a strategic partnership focused on technical consulting, research, and innovation.
Ivory Coast approves $60mn solar plant in Hambol to boost renewables
Ivory Coast has approved a $60mn solar power project in the Hambol Region to be developed by Swiss renewable energy company JC Mont-Fort, as part of its plan to achieve 45% renewable energy in the national power mix by 2030.
US envoy sounds alarm over Ghana’s power utility woes, urges urgent reforms
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating financial state of Ghana’s Electricity Company (ECG), calling for urgent structural reforms to avert a deepening energy crisis.
Sweden’s Jord secures 300 hectares for flagship biofuel venture in Senegal
Swedish renewable energy company Jord AB has secured 300 hectares of land in southern Senegal to launch a major biofuel project aimed at advancing rural development and supporting the country’s renewable energy goals.
Nigerian utility Kaduna Electric signs 100 MW solar-plus-storage agreement
Kaduna Electric has signed an agreement to develop a 100 MW solar project with battery storage to strengthen electricity supply across four states in northern Nigeria – Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi.
Axian launches solar and battery project in southern Senegal
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Egyptian parliament to discuss €50mn French Development Agency loan on May 25
According to Ahmed Mehina, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, the loan is intended to finance the establishment of a regional energy control centre and modernise Alexandria’s electricity grid and control systems.
South Africa’s Eskom to build pilot green hydrogen facility in Johannesburg
South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom has issued at invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility (RHF) at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) unit in Johannesburg.
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South Sudan secures $130mn grant to import electricity from Uganda
South Sudan has secured a $130mn grant from the AfDB and EU to import electricity from Uganda, aiming to alleviate its chronic power shortages.
Ghana’s Wahu Mobility strikes carbon credit deal with Switzerland in global e-mobility push
UAE TAQA subsidiary develops 1.2GW of new renewable energy capacity in Morocco
TAQA Morocco, an Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) subsidiary, has partnered with Moroccan energy company Nareva and the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment to develop 1.2 GW of new renewable energy capacity in Morocco.
France’s Qair launches 30 MWp solar projects with storage in Chad
French renewable energy company Qair has commenced construction of two 15-MWp solar farms near N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, the company announced. #bna #chad #afrelec
Kenya targets pension funds to finance power lines after Adani exit
Kenya is turning to domestic pension funds and insurers to finance a $245.93mn electricity transmission project under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, following the cancellation of a deal with India’s Adani Group.
Egypt guarantees new EV manufacturing plants it will buy a portion of their production for five years
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Shares of South African helium, LNG producer Renergen surge on news of acquisition offer
Renergen, South Africa’s first integrated producer of liquefied helium and liquefied natural gas (LNG) saw its share price surging by more than 78% on May 20, following an announcement of its potential acquisition by ASP Isotopes.
Nigeria requires $200bn to fix power sector, minister says
Nigeria will require $200bn over the next 20 years to resolve its longstanding electricity challenges, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu said during the commissioning of a solar hybrid power plant.
Russia pushes to grow its influence in Africa’s nuclear future
Russia, under sanctions from the West over the war in Ukraine, is using nuclear partnerships to grow its influence in Africa.
ABB and Jual Group sign strategic partnership to boost sustainable electrification in Ghana
Swiss-based technology giant ABB has announced a strategic alliance with Ghana’s Jual Group to fast-track the country’s transition towards sustainable electrification.
Ghana seeks global partners to boost renewable energy as it targets 10% share by 2030
Ghana is seeking international investment to drive its renewable energy ambitions as the government aims to triple the sector’s share of the national energy mix by 2030.
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