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Green energy
Nairobi — The transition to clean sources of energy has picked up pace owing to the ravaging effects of climate change. Around the globe and in Kenya, in particular, firms and energy producers have invested in new environmentally friendly solutions…
EV
Following in the footsteps of Tunisia and Togo, Rwanda is now exempting electric vehicles from customs duties. This measure should encourage the mass adoption of low-pollution modes of transport in this East African country. Good news for…
solar
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Canadian energy company East African Power (EAP) has announced the acquisition of a project to build two solar photovoltaic power stations in the provinces of Katanga and Lualaba. EAP is supported by the…
RE
The French Company Engie and Meridiam are set to acquire BTE Renewables, one of Africa’s leading renewable energy companies. Previously controlled by the British investment firm Actis, this producer of renewable energy operates in Kenya and South…
hydrogen
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish the South African German Hydrogen Task Force. The green hydrogen economy…
RE
At the Summit for the New Global Financial Deal, which closed on Friday 23 June 2023 in Paris, France, Proparco and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced the mobilisation of $1.5 billion as part of the African Entrepreneurship…
electricity transportation
The Ugandan government has signed an agreement to start exporting electricity to South Sudan. The Power Sales Agreement (PSA) was signed on Tuesday by the Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary, Irene Bateebe on Uganda's behalf whereas Beck Awan…
battery
Senegal, Bokhol: Batteries adding reserves into a Senegal solar plant to become the first ancillary services project in Senegal The Walo storage project will consist of a 10 MW / 20 MWh BESS supplied by a 16 MWp solar PV plant. Located in Bokhol,…
Capacity building
The head of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), has said that there is a strong need for Africa to “strengthen capacity for project implementation delivery of energy stakeholders,” so as to achieve the objective of the 25th edition of the…