The world will get half its power from wind, solar by 2050 -
Nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as costs of wind, solar and battery storage continue to plummet.
That titanic...more
6/24/2019
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Senegal takes delivery of wind turbines for its first large-scale wind farm' -
Last week, Vestas wind turbines and components arrived at Port Autonome de Dakar for West Africa's first large-scale wind farm. ...more
6/3/2019
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IEA says world cannot "press pause" on renewables, as capacity growth stalls -
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has expressed concern over the “unexpected flattening” of renewable-energy capacity additions in 2018,...more
5/15/2019
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Zambia sets sights on yet more solar as another 34 MW is connected to grid -
The 34 MW Ngonye solar photovoltaic plant, in Zambia, has been connected to the country’s grid and has started operations....more
5/8/2019
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Africa: The deserts are blooming -
Time and time again, the deserts of Africa have been proven to harness the incredible potential to power the whole continent through solar energy. ...more
Investec’s ZAR 1bn fund to buy up stakes in South African green power projects -
The investment vehicle, set up with UK Climate Investments, wants equity in operating renewable energy projects....more
2/22/2019
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China's TBEA to invest in €180m Gabon hydropower project – Gabon official -
Chinese energy firm TBEA will invest in a €180 million (US$209 million) hydropower project in Gabon alongside the West African country's sovereign...more
SA’s energy vision for 2030: Jeff Radebe releases the details in long-awaited IRP -
The long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) envisages the energy mix in 2030 will consist of almost half coal power, with gas and wind...more
8/30/2018
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Ramaphosa's Saudi deal a boost for renewables -
President Cyril Ramaphosa's recently signed ZAR12 billion renewable energy investment deal with Saudi Arabia, was widely welcomed as a much-needed lift for the economy and...more
7/26/2018
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Projects and energy updates from South Africa -
Kenya: Menengai geothermal project receives funding -
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a senior loan of US$29.5 million and a concessional loan of US$20...more
6/18/2018
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Water updates from South Africa -
Africa: Partnership formulated to accelerate green growth -
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...more
Public-private partnerships key for gas infrastructure development in SADC region -
Speaking [Nepad Business Foundation (NBF) Africa infrastructure programme manager Peter Varndell] at the Africa Gas Forum, in...more
Kubayi sets 77c/kWh price cap and October deadline for signing of 26 renewables projects -
Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi stipulated that all the projects would be subject to a 77c/kWh tariff cap; a price point that...more
9/5/2017
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Eskom given 30 days to meet NERSA requirements for 2018 tariff application -
The state-owned utility is seeking a 19.9% hike from 1 April 2018, having been granted a 2.2% increase from 1 April 2017....more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa Eskom urged to be less secretive with its operating data Eskom came under criticism at the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) subcommittee hearings for attempting to keep some...more
7/11/2017
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Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa -
EDF signs 420 MW hydro construction deal with Cameroon -
On Tuesday, an agreement was signed between the French power utility Électricité de France (EDF) and the...more