Green energy in Africa

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UGANDA: Chinese CEEC to supply 500 MWp of photovoltaic solar energy | Afrik 21

China Energy Engineering Corp (CEEC) will develop 500 MWp of solar photovoltaic energy in Uganda. Its megaproject is expected to require an investment of at least $500 million.

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Bahari Wind Farm To Break Ground After Signing Deal - Africa Sustainability Matters

Bahari Wind Power has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Kenya Power for a 90MW wind plant in the coastal town of Lamu, paving way for construction from 2022. The project, whose construction was awaiting the long-delayed PPA, is jointly owned by Kenyan developer Kenwind and Elicio NV from Belgium. It will have …

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Ghana to construct 400KW waste-to-energy plant in Ashanti

Ghana is set to construct a 400KW hybrid waste-to-energy power plant to treat urban solid waste in the country. The plant will be situated in Ashanti

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Construction of Africa's first hybrid renewable power plant commence

Construction of the first hybrid power plant in Africa has commenced. Windlab’s global CEO Mr Roger Price confirmed the report and said the project

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GHANA: Redavia installs solar powered carport for SGS | Afrik 21

The German company Redavia recently installed a carport equipped with solar panels for SGS, a Swiss certification company. This solution, designed to optimise parking space, was set up at the company's site in the city of Tema.

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MALI: Amea Power to build a 50 MW solar power plant | Afrik 21

The Amea Power Group has been awarded the contract for the construction and operation (for 25 years) of a 50 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Mali. The plant will supply the populations of the Koulikoro region with electricity. The first results are expected within a year.

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Uganda halts construction of first solar-hydro plant

Construction of first solar-hydro hybrid power plant in Uganda has been halted. Mr Simon Kasyate, head of communications and corporate affairs at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGC…

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Kenya releases US $6m to revive Thiba Dam Project

The Kenyan government has released US $6m to revive the construction of Thiba Dam which halted late last year due to lack of funds.

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BURUNDI: Construction work on the Mubuga solar power plant resumes | Afrik 21

Gigawatt Global announces the resumption of construction of the 7.5 MW solar power plant in Mubuga, eastern Burundi. The facility will increase the country's electricity capacity by 15% and improve the electricity supply to approximately 90,000 Burundians.

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TOGO: Globeleq obtains agreement on several renewable energy projects | Afrik 21

The British Independent Power Producer (IPP) Globeleq has signed an agreement with the Government of Togo. The deal concerns the development of several renewable energy projects in the country.

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DRC: Why did ACS exit completely from the Inga III hydroelectric project? | Afrik 21

The Spanish group Actividades de Construcción y Servicios (ACS) has confirmed that it is withdrawing from the Inga III hydroelectric megaproject in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision further delays the implementation of the project, which has been pending for several years.

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Félix Tshisekedi reportedly said he wants to use standalone energy units, such as solar home systems, to bring electricity to at least 21 million people in the next nine years.

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France to Use Batteries for Renewables Instead of Power Lines

France’s grid operator will test storing excess wind and solar power in batteries to reduce the need to build new transmission lines that involve heavy construction work and take longer to complete.

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Benin introduces VAT exemption on imports of PV panels

The exemption will be applied to the import of materials, equipment and installation accessories for the deployment of PV and solar thermal systems. The new measure is aimed at increasing access to electricity through more off-grid projects.

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South Sudan to complete Juba power grid by March 2020 - Power Engineering International

South Sudan’s Ministry of Energy and Dams and Ezra Power in Juba have developed a thermal and solar power plant that will add 100 MW to the grid when fully completed. Project completion is expected by March 2020, according to Minister of Energy and Dams, Hon. Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol. Ezra invested $289m in...

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The cobalt mining industry is a human rights failure - here's what needs to be done

How can a “clean” supply of cobalt from countries like the DRC be secured? Wide-ranging collaboration, regular inspections and an effective judicial system offer part of the answer.

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UGANDA: Royal Techno launches explorations on two geothermal sites | Afrik 21

The Ugandan government recently issued permission to Royal Techno Industries to explore two geothermal sites in the Nebbi and Hoima districts in the northwestern part of the country.