Winch Energy races against time to deliver solar power
To make real progress in bringing power to those without in sub-Saharan Africa, interested parties will have to provide much more cash.
Africa
Eni signs off on Berkine plan with Sonatrach
Eni has signed a new contract on the Berkine Basin with Sonatrach, while also setting out decarbonisation plans.
SA cannot afford to miss its energy transition opportunity
South Africa has an advantage if it can move fast to lock-in progress on the energy transition, Old Mutual Alternative Investments CEO Paul Boynton has said.
South Africa picks renewable winners for Window 5
South Africa has announced the winners for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5.
Frazium launches solar storage plan in Eswatini
Frazium Energy has signed a deal with Eswatini on a $115 million solar battery project, which it expects will be the largest in Africa.
Sun Exchange signs up additional ARCH support
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners has invested a further $2.5 million in South Africa-based Sun Exchange.
South Africa to pick renewable projects in October
South Africa expects to announced winning bids under its Bid Window 5 by the end of October.
US examines role in Africa’s energy transition
The new US administration is keen to claim its role in new African markets, while also working on efforts to tackle climate change.
Korea backs African energy with AfDB financing
South Korea will provide $600 million to co-finance energy projects in Africa, alongside the African Development Bank (AfDB).
AMEA Power launches Togo solar plant
AMEA Power is officially opening a 50 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Togo, the country’s first utility scale renewable energy project backed by an independent power producer (IPP).
Groupe Filatex ups ambition in Madagascar and beyond
Groupe Filatex is a Madagascan company that has plans to be a leading light in Africa’s renewable energy sector.
Mainstream chair resigns after African comments
Eddie O’Connor, chairman of Mainstream Renewable Power, has resigned following comments at the Dublin Climate Dialogues.
Frazer pursues Lesotho breaches
Lawyers acting for Frazer Solar have begun seeking to confiscate assets held by Lesotho following an arbitration ruling.
Starsight buys into East African opportunity
Solar developer Starsight Energy is expanding from its West Africa roots with a move into East Africa.
Construction begins at Redstone CSP
Saudi’s ACWA Power has begun construction of the Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in South Africa.
ACWA signs up $114mn financing for Kom Ombo
ACWA Power has signed a $114 million financing deal for its Kom Ombo solar plant, which will add 200 MW to Egypt’s power sector.
SimpliPhi makes minigrid move in Cameroon
West Africa is fertile ground for minigrid developments but companies must co-operate to broaden energy access successfully.
Puma Energy kits out Ghana sites with solar
Puma Energy has equipped 14 of its sites in Ghana with solar power, with total capacity of 422 kWp.
Sasol launches largest ever renewable energy tender
Sasol is seeking suppliers to provide it with renewable energy at its South African operations.
Changing healthcare in Southern Africa with thermal solar
A year in to the COVID-19 pandemic, a consensus is emerging on how best to contain and treat the virus in developed and developing world contexts alike.
Starsight shines light on Nigeria’s commercial demand
Nigerian industry is willing and capable to spend money to secure reliable power sources, with solar becoming one increasingly attractive option.
Chariot expands into green power for mines
Chariot Oil and Gas is diversifying into renewable energy for mines, under a deal to acquire Africa Energy Management Platform (AEMP).
Energy transition must be equitable for Africa
Tackling Africa’s energy access problems requires those involved to think of the entire system, rather than focusing simply on renewables.
AfDB to finance north-south transmission line in Angola
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed up to provide $530 million to construct a transmission line in Angola.
Akufo-Addo takes aim at power problems
Ghana expects to complete talks with its independent power producers (IPPs) by the end of 2021, President Nana Akufo-Addo said during his State of the Nation Address (SONA).