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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Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
General Electric ,
Hydropower ,
Infrastructure ,
Kenya ,
Oil & Gas ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Wind Power ,
Zambia ,
Zimbabwe
Drought leaves key African hydro dam less than a third full -
A regional drought has reduced water levels at Kariba Dam, the main source of power for Zambia and Zimbabwe, to less than a third of its capacity.
The dam is...more
6/24/2019
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Energy Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment Schemes ,
Liberia ,
Mineral Exploration ,
South Africa ,
Water ,
Water Supplies ,
Zambia ,
Zimbabwe
Will Nigeria’s fresh look into gas flaring, finally end it?
At present, reports indicate that oil companies in Nigeria produce over four billion standard cubic feet (scf) of gas daily, of which about 700 million scf are...more
Water Tribunal upholds granting of Yzermyn water licence -
The National Water Tribunal has dismissed an appeal brought by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) against the Department of Water and Sanitation granting a...more
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
/ Clean Energy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Hydropower ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Mining ,
Nuclear Power ,
Renewable Energy ,
Senegal ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power ,
Zimbabwe
The impact of smart charging for EVs -
With many new EVs now out-performing their fossil-powered counterparts’ capabilities on the road, energy planners are looking to bring innovation to the garage — 95% of a car’s time...more
5/28/2019
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Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Projects ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Microgrids ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Plants ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power
Release of updated IRP imminent, says Radebe, as he allays coal producers' fears -
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised that the update of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which reflects the government’s policy...more
5/21/2019
/ Coal Industry ,
Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Energy Projects ,
Eskom ,
Greenpeace ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Licensing Rules ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mining ,
Nuclear Power ,
Poverty ,
Power Plants ,
Regulatory Burden ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Zimbabwe
Standby power partnership takes the lead with clean and quiet genset -
Sustainable Power Generation (SustainPower), leading providers of energy solutions in rugged, secure containerised systems, continues to show its...more
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
/ Capacity Market ,
Coal Industry ,
Egypt ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Hydropower ,
Infrastructure ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Microgrids ,
Mining ,
Mozambique ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Senegal ,
Smart Devices ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Wind Power ,
Zimbabwe
Mozambique to make a big announcement around LNG in June -
Following a meeting on Tuesday, the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Chairman and CEO, Al Walker, announced plans for...more
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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Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Egypt ,
Energy Projects ,
Eskom ,
Housing Developers ,
Hydropower ,
Mining ,
Mozambique ,
Nuclear Power ,
Photovoltaic ,
Real Estate Development ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Zambia
Renergen publishes prospectus for proposed ASX listing -
AltX-listed alternative and renewable energy business Renergen has, ahead of its planned listing on the ASX in May, announced a further increase in reserves at its...more
4/29/2019
/ Africa ,
Biofuel ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Energy Projects ,
HSBC ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Infrastructure ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tanzania ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
Tatu City development completes its first solar installation -
As part of a 30 MW strategy for Tatu City real estate developer Rendeavour has installed its first solar power plant in Kenya....more
4/29/2019
/ Africa ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
Kenya ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Sustainable Projects ,
Urban Planning & Development
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
RBR welcomes Chevron’s reported plan for Mozambique LNG project -
RBR Group expects to benefit from Chevron Corporation’s plans to proceed with the proposed Area 1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, in Mozambique....more
Seplat, NNPC to raise U$700m for gas plant due in 2020 -
Seplat Petroleum Development and Nigeria’s State oil company will raise US$700 million for a joint gas project scheduled to start production next year as the...more
Globeleq, Aurora Power Solutions to build PV projects in Zambia -
Independent power producer Globeleq and renewable energy company Sola Group’s Aurora Power Solutions have been awarded two 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV)...more
4/16/2019
/ Africa ,
Clean Energy ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Funding ,
Infrastructure ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Telecommunications ,
Wind Power ,
Zambia ,
Zimbabwe
CSIR encourages South African residents to take control -
Energy experts at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have noted that South Africans can reduce their household energy costs and possible grid...more
4/9/2019
/ Africa ,
Electricity ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Next Generation ,
Photovoltaic ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa
Kibo provides update on four key projects -
JSE- and Aim-listed Kibo Energy on Monday confirmed that it is developing four key projects – two thermal coal power projects, in Botswana and Mozambique; a UK-focused flexible...more
4/3/2019
/ Africa ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Coal Industry ,
Electricity Costs ,
Energy Projects ,
Eskom ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,
Infrastructure ,
Mining ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply and Demand
A new study commissioned by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) reflects on opportunities for corporates, municipalities, and intensive power users looking for affordable and low carbon ways of securing...more
Nkwinti extends TCTA board’s term to 30 April -
Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti has extended the term of the current Tans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) board to 30 April....more
3/4/2019
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Desalination ,
Drought ,
Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Energy Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
Power Plants ,
Solar Energy ,
South Africa ,
Water ,
Water Conservation
Zambia, Zimbabwe cut Kariba Dam power generation -
Zambia and Zimbabwe reduced power generation to around half capacity at their power stations at the Kariba Dam as water levels in the reservoir fell, Zambia’s state-owned...more
Fight against pollution to lift LNG demand, says Shell -
London — Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is set to rise 11% this year as China leads a global drive to reduce pollution and tackle carbon emissions, Royal...more
Africa must have clear plan for using its gas reserves -
It is vital that Africa has a clear and cohesive vision in place for how it plans to use its gas reserves, says New Partnership for Africa's Development Business...more
Time for South Africans to take climate change seriously -
Addressing parliamentary members during the SONA debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need for citizens to take climate change seriously....more