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Zimbabwe Will Spend US$88.1 Million to Build a 90MW Solar Power Plant

Triangle Solar System, a local consortium in Zimbabwe, said that it will build a 90MW photovoltaic power plant in Chiredzi Town, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.

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Nigeria's Power Generation Falls to 2,943MW as 10 Plants Remain Idle

Darkness persisted across several parts of the country on Sunday as 10 power plants sat idle.

Africa Energy

Petrol Price goes up as Diesel, Kerosene Pump Rates Drop in Kenya

The price of super petrol has increased by Sh5.77 while those of diesel and kerosene dropped by Sh3.80 and Sh17.31 per litre respectively.

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Increase Climate Resilience of African Hydropower – IEA

To increase the continent's resilience to climate change, hydropower is needed.

Africa Energy

Kenya: Major Construction of Kipeto Wind Power Project Completed

Major construction activities have been completed for the Kipeto wind power project in the Esilanke area of Ngong Shan in Kajado District, Kenya.

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South Africa Consults with Industry on Nuclear Power Plans

On Sunday, South Africa's Energy ministry began consultations with industry on preparations for plans to build a 2,500 MW nuclear power plant.

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Nigeria Now in Full Compliance with Daily Oil Output

Nigeria had previously failed at complying completely with its promised cuts in past months.

Africa Energy

Libya's Oil Company Says Largest Oil Field Shut Down Again

The country's largest oil field to halt work just hours after it restarted operations.

Africa Energy

Sharara Reopens in Libya

As the Government of National Accord makes gains in its military struggle with the Libyan National Army, the Sharara oilfield has restarted production.

Africa Energy

Libya Oil Production Comes to Halt as Economy Affected

The civil war enforced by the warlord Khalifa Haftar in Libya has brought oil production and exports to a grinding halt, creating financial strain on the UN-rec…

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Zimbabwe:Electric Taxi Service and Charging Network Launched

VAYA Africa, a Mauritius-registered Transportation as a Service company, has launched an electric vehicle service in Zimbabwe as part of the company's rollout s…

Energy Saving Products

Partnership Brings Solar Water Heating into South African Homes

A partnership formed between Electrolux Africa, the subsidiary of Swedish household appliances group Electrolux, and PowerOptimal, a supplier of energy manageme…

Market Analysis

Hydro is key to Expanding West Africa's Power Grid Flexibility

A new study has mapped the potential of solar-wind-water strategies for West Africa, a region where power grids are anticipated to greatly expand in the coming …

Hydropower Plant

Singrobo Hydropower Project to Deliver Electricity Under a 35-Year PPA

An Africa-focused power company Themis Group announced it has issued a Full Notice to Proceed (FNTP) with construction of the 44MW Singrobo Hydropower Project, …

South African Petroleum Body Warns of Diesel Shortage

The South African petroleum industry association said South Africa was running low on diesel.