Africa

Nuclear Power Plant

South Africa’s Nuclear Power Plant Welcomes Replacement Steam Generator

The first of six new replacement steam generators arrived at the Koeberg nuclear power station on 29 September 2020.

Niger

Niger: $5.6 Million from AfDB to Deal with Climate Change

The AfDB will disburse $5,6 million to Niger to implement its Africa Disaster Risk Management Funding Programme.

Solar Power Plant

SOUTH AFRICA: Bokamoso PV Solar Power Plant Goes into Operation

The Bokamoso photovoltaic solar power plant has just been commissioned in South Africa.

Energy Transition

Morocco: 5-Point Plan to Mobilise a Decentralised Energy Transition

North Africa is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change, experiencing severe environmental degradation.

Solar Power Plant

Solar to Manufacture Cool Drinks and Power the Grid Simultaneously

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is expanding the solar power generation capacity of its manufacturing facilities.

Nuclear Policy

Nuclear Associations of South Africa Demand Construction New Plants

South Africa’s nuclear professional associations have issued a general call to reboot the local nuclear industry.

Wind Farm

South Africa: Kangnas Wind Farm Energises Its Main Transformer

The 140MW Kangnas Wind Farm, on the outskirts of Springbok, celebrated the successful energisation of its main transformer this week.

Energy-Eficient Building

Green Building Practices Can Help Construction Industry Bounce Back

By implementing green building practices, South Africa’s construction industry can recover quicker from the effects of the national lockdown.

Associated auxiliaries at kriel power station

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Energy Transition

SOUTH AFRICA: The Government has its Plan to Fight Climate Change

Meeting in the Council of Ministers recently, the South African government passed three bills as part of a plan to combat climate change.

Wind Power Project

SOUTH AFRICA: BioTherm Energy Connects its Excelsior Wind Farm to the Grid

South African independent power producer BioTherm Energy has just connected its Excelsior wind farm to the grid. With a capacity of 33 MW, the installation is l…

Power Construction

CIGRE-West Africa National Committee inaugurated in Abuja

CIGRE-West Africa National Committee inaugurated in Abuja.

Wind Farm

Excelsior Wind Farm Connects to South Africa’s Power Grid

The 33MW Excelsior wind farm, in the Western Cape province, is now connected to the country’s national power grid, having successfully completed the commission…

Côte Divoire

Global Centre on Adaptation Africa to Drive Climate Change Agenda

The Global Centre on Adaptation today announced the launch of its regional office in Côte d’Ivoire.

Wind Turbine

ZEST WEG Launches Gearless Turbine Technology in South Africa

Zest WEG will be combining its new turbine technology with its established footprint in the local South African economy to develop the sector and local skill se…