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Green investment surges 50% since October
Current post-COVID spending commitments on renewable energy by governments will keep the world on course for net zero by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
Global green growth reaches 9.1% in 2021
Renewables now accounts for 38% of total power consumption and was the first choice for 81% of new capacity additions in 2021, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said in a recent statistical report.
ArcelorMittal to develop 200 MW of green capacity in South Africa
Arcelormittal South Africa aims to develop 200 MW of renewable energy capacity in South Africa in a bid to insulate its steel production from the country’s unreliable and temperamental national grid and to push forward decarbonisation efforts.
TABCON Energy, UENR enters into MoU to build 65MW Ghanian power plant for $85mn
In September 2021, the parties held talks to discuss possible areas of collaboration especially on the Tain Solar Energy Project.
AfDB allocates $5.5mn for Desert to Power project in Eastern Sahel
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF)has allocated a $5.5mn technical assistance grant for the roll-out of the Desert to Power initiative in the Eastern Sahel
Climate change: Flooding, drought threaten Ghana's power grid & transport hubs
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IPCC: We can halve emissions by 2030 with the help of renewable energy and hydrogen
A substantial reduction in fossil fuel use coupled with electrification through renewable energy can help the world halve emissions by 2030, says a new United Nations report.
IAEA extends life of South Africa's Koeberg nuclear power plant by 20 years after review
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s peer review of the Safety Aspects of the Long-Term Operation (SALTO) at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, has concluded, extending the life of the power station by 20 years.
AsiaElec: Vietnam looks to South Africa, Australia for coal in tight markets
Vietnam is seeking more cargoes of coal from South Africa and Australia for delivery in April and May as domestic production falls and supplies from Asia tighten amid growing prices.
Gas a waste of money for South Africa
Any investment in gas-fired generation by South Africa would prove to be a waste of money as cheaper renewables and battery storage technology would soon undercut it.
AfrElec: South Africa set for 5.4 GW of new wind by 2026
South Africa could add 5.4 GW of new wind capacity over between 2022 and 2026, although procurement could be delayed as additions fall between 2021 and 2022.
Wind growth needs to quadruple to meet net-zero goals
The global wind industry posted its second-best year ever in 2021, posting 12% growth and adding 93.6 GW of new capacity onshore and offshore, bringing the global fleet to 837 GW.
KenGen completes 83MW geothermal power plant in Kenya
Kenya has completed building of the 83MW Olkaria I Additional Unit (AU) 6 geothermal plant set to inject more power into the national grid.
Energy transition needs $5.7 trillion per year until 2030
The world needs to invest $5.7 trillion per year between now and 2030 if it is to have any chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Wind and solar growth must accelerate to keep pace with demand for power
Wind and solar accounted for a record 10.3% of global electricity consumption in 2021, after solar generation rose by 23% and wind grew by 14%.
Zimbabwe energy firm RioZim seeks alternative funder for 2,800MW coal-fired plant after Chinese pullout
FAR outlines strategy for The Gambia
Australia’s FAR Ltd has revealed that its primary goal for this year will be to “focus on value-creating strategies” for its exploration licences located in The Gambia’s offshore zone.
Ghana ready to phase out fossil fuel to renewable energy – deputy minister
The lack of resources could affect the transition to cleaner energy.
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