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JUWI to build 340 MW of solar for energy-intensive sectors in South Africa in 2025

29 January 2025

JUWI, a global developer and operator of renewable energy projects, has announced its plans to build three solar PV projects with a combined capacity of 340 MW for mining, energy and data centre companies in South Africa in 2025.

World Bank president applauds Tanzania’s energy achievements at Africa summit

28 January 2025

World Bank President Ajay Banga praised Tanzania’s rapid progress in expanding electricity access at the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam on January 27, 2025

World Bank grants $251mn to boost electricity access in Malawi

28 January 2025

The World Bank has awarded a $250.8mn grant to support Malawi's efforts to increase its electricity access from 25.9% to 70% by 2030.

South Sudan opens its first 20-MW plus capacity solar plant with Ezra Group

27 January 2025

South Sudan has launched its first major renewable energy initiative: a 20-MW solar power plant paired with a 14-MWh battery storage system.

Nigerian president to inaugurate five mini LNG projects

27 January 2025

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the construction of five mini liquefied natural gas projects in Ajaokuta on January 30.

Algerian Sonelgaz reopens bidding for construction of three large solar plants

26 January 2025

Algerian utility Sonelgaz has reopened bidding for the construction of three large solar photovoltaic plants after terminating previous contracts awarded in May last year due to contractor failures.

Ghana averts power crisis amid gas pipeline maintenance

23 January 2025

Ghana's President John Mahama announced January 22 that his government had averted a potential power crisis, addressing concerns about the nation’s energy supply during scheduled maintenance on the West African Gas Pipeline.

South Africa’s power utility Eskom sets sights on new target, announces executive team appointments

23 January 2025

Having achieved a milestone of 300 days without load shedding, Eskom is now firmly focused on a new target of delivering one year without implementing power outages.

Transgrid Enerco acquires majority stake in Nigeria's Eko DisCo

22 January 2025

Transgrid Enerco, a consortium comprising Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Growth Fund (SIIF), North-South Power Company Limited (NSP) and Axxela Limited, has acquired a 60% stake in Nigeria's second-largest power distributor, Eko DisCo.

Algeria officially joins SoutH2 Corridor project for hydrogen transport

22 January 2025

Algeria signed an agreement on January 21 to officially join the SoutH2 Corridor project aims to transport green and blue hydrogen to European markets by 2030

Italian energy firm Enel unveils plan to develop pilot project for green hydrogen production in Tunisia

22 January 2025

Italian energy firm Enel, in collaboration with the Tunisian government and Italian oil and gas group Eni, is currently preparing to develop a pilot project for green hydrogen production in Tunisia

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