Africa

Geothermal Power Plant

Geothermal Power for the People

The discussion around clean energy for Africa has tended to focus on solar and wind, with criticism linked to their inconstancy.

Nuclear Power Plant

New Nuclear Build Back on the Table for South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa hosted a subcommittee recommending a plan to procure 2,500MW of new nuclear power.

2nd Annual Africa Solar Energy Forum

Solar energy is a key energy source to meet the rapidly growing energy demand in Africa, which cannot be met by traditional sources alone. Its potential is extr…

Africa Green Hydrogen Forum

The need to decarbonize the power generation, mining, mobility and heat energy markets in the face of the rapidly evolving climate reality leads the green trans…

Energy Storage Project

Village School in Malawi Receives Solar+Storage Micro-Grid

The Chamalire village school in Malawi now has an electricity supply thanks to a project implemented by the Zikomo Africa NGO.

Coal Mine

Eskom Signs Coal Supply Agreement with Employee-Owned Arnot Mine

South Africa’s power utility Eskom announced that it has entered into an agreement with Arnot OpCo Ltd for the supply of coal for the Arnot Power Station in Mp…

Power Nigeria

"Energising Nigeria & West Africa"Nigeria Energy exhibition and conference aims to facilitate new business by providing networking & knowledge sharing opportuni…

SOLAR KENYA

"Africa's Prime Solar Energy Expo"7th Solar Kenya 2021 is the largest event on solar energy and technology to showcase your products to the top decision-mak…

Nuclear Power Plant

Jacobs to Support Life Extension of South Africa’s Nuclear Plant

Infrastructure development company, Jacobs has been selected to carry out essential engineering modifications as part of a $1.2 billion programme to extend the …

Solar Power Plant

Northern Cape Boasts SA’s Highest Number of Clean Energy Projects

Boikanyo Solar in the Northern Cape is the latest clean energy power plant to commence commercial operations in the Northern Cape.

Electricity Reform

SADC and COMESA Receive AfDB Grant to Advance Electricity Regulations

SADC and COMESA will receive $2.5 million in combined grants from the African Development Bank to advance intra-regional harmonisation of electricity regulation…

Solar Power Plant

SOUTH AFRICA: RBPlat Plans to Equip its BRPM Mine with a 30 MWp Solar Power Plant

Mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum plans to equip its Rustenburg platinum mine with a 30 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant.

Crude Oil

Shell Could Resume Oil and Gas Exploration in Libya

North Africa’s second-largest oil producer is gradually increasing crude exports after a blockade last year cost it $11bn in lost fiscal revenue

Nuclear Power Plant

Nigeria, Russia Plan Deal On Nuclear Power Projects

Nigerian government officials have met with their counterparts from Russia in preparation for a deal that would see the country site some nuclear power projects…

Thermal Plant

South Africa’s 4,764MW Medupi Coal Plant Completed

South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has announced that Unit 1, the last of six generation units of the Medupi Power Station Project, has attained commerci…