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AfrElec: Anglo American, EDF Renewables to develop renewable energy in South Africa
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDF Renewables to co-operate in developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem in South Africa.
Endesa to use second-hand Nissan batteries to improve grid stability
Spain’s Endesa (part of Italy’s Enel) will use second-hand Nissan batteries to improve grid stability in Melilla.
Anglo American, EDF Renewables to develop renewable energy in South Africa
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDF Renewables to co-operate in developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa.
South African Breweries (SAB) signs up for 7,000 cow biogas deal amid solar pledge
South African Breweries (SAB) is looking into growing its renewable energy adoption, sustainable energy reports.
Bui Power chief calls for partnerships to help Ghana achieve its net zero targets
Investment would help the installation of Solar PVs and hybridisation to diversify the country’s energy mix in order to augment the country’s power generation.
IFC launches work to scale up delivery of clean electricity in DR Congo
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has begun work to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to scale up availability of clean electricity in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Scramble to replace Russian gas endangers climate change targets
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed the questions of decarbonisation and energy security up to the top of the political agenda as governments scramble to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas.
Uganda Electricity - Board division and ‘mismanagement fusion’ behind corruption claims
Uganda’s Parliament has issued a press release on the investigation of alleged mismanagement and corruption in the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).
Mozambique: RES4Africa, AMER agree to expand cooperation in developing renewable energies
New report identifies floating offshore wind’s “enormous potential” in energy transition
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published a new report, Floating Offshore Wind – a Global Opportunity, setting out the “enormous role” that opportunity floating offshore wind presents globally.
BP warns oil is yet to peak despite progress on renewables
BP’s 2022 Energy Outlook has warned that oil production has yet to peak worldwide, and that more gas will be needed to meet a doubling of power demand by 2050.
Nigeria needs $100bn to meet power needs – think tank
Nigeria will need $100bn over the next 20 years in order to solve its electricity supply problems and meet rising demand, a new report by Nigerian think tank Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) said.
World Bank approves $750mn to support Kenya's economy recover from pandemic
The World Bank has approved $750mn to boost the economic transformation of Kenya, steeling reeling from the impact of COVID-19
Petrofac wins new energies project in Egypt
Service provider Petrofac is to carry out a feasibility study for a green hydrogen to ammonia facility in Egypt being developed by Mediterranean Energy Partners (MEP).
Green Exchange launches green bonds in Ghana at 4-6%
The Green Exchange plans to drive up Africa’s share by encouraging the continent’s companies to issue green bonds.
AfricaGoGreen Fund’s capital reaches $30mn
The AfricaGoGreen Fund has received $20mn to promote private investments in energy-efficient technologies in Africa in a bid to decarbonise the continent’s economy and push forward the energy transition.
Namibia's DBN approves solar park funding
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has approved funding for the construction of the Rosh Pinah Solar Park (RPSP) in the country’s southern region of Karas.
Standard Bank pulls funding for coal & oil power plants
Standard Bank, South Africa’s biggest lender in assets, says that it will stop financing all new coal- and oil-fired plants as it plans to reduce fossil fuel exposure as part of a plan to reach net-zero by 2050.
Tlou, Zismo partner on transmission line construction for Botswana’s Lesedi project
Tlou Energy, a Botswana-based clean energy company, has signed a contract for the construction of a transmission line for the Lesedi power project with Zismo Engineering, a local electrical engineering contractor.
AfrElec: Tlou, Zismo partner on transmission line construction for Botswana’s Lesedi project
Tlou Energy, a Botswana-based clean energy company, has signed a contract for the construction of a transmission line for the Lesedi power project with Zismo Engineering, a local electrical engineering contractor.
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