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State-run power utility Eskom cancels coal supply agreements, construction contracts worth $616mn
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German renewable energies investor JUWI building projects to generate 400 MW in South Africa
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Eskom former COO’s sudden departure could jeopardise time-critical projects at power utility
Former Eskom chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer has parted ways with South Africa’s embattled state-owned power utility. Oberholzer officially retired in April this year, but was retained on a two-year contract to oversee four projects.
Norwegian renewable energy firm Scatec sells 40-MW solar project in Mozambique for $8.5mn
A Norwegian renewable energy company, Scatec ASA (Scatec), has agreed to sell its 52.5% equity share in a 40-MW solar power plant in Mozambique to London-based Globeleq for $8.5mn.
Uganda’s Umeme push to increase connections even as concession nears end
The company revealed that discussions are under way with the government to roll out a World Bank-funded Scale-up Connections project that will involve adding 1mn new customers to the grid.
Senegal to build gas-to-power Sandiara Power Plant
Senegal is set to embark on the construction of the Sandiara Power Plant, a gas-to-power facility that aims to become a regional energy hub.
Solar and wind to supply more than 33% of world power by 2030
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Ghana must ensure transparency in lithium exploration, advocate says
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XLCC establishes subsea cable plant in Scotland to accelerate Morocco-UK Xlinks project
XLCC will establish a subsea cable factory in Scotland’s Hunterston after it won approval from the North Ayrshire Council Planning Committee; a move that will accelerate the ambitious Morocco-UK Xlinks subsea cable project.
Kenya private power sale agreements to remain in dollars
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Oslo-listed renewable energy investor Magnora sells South African asset to British firm Globeleq
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