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National grid operator says clean power mission is ‘achievable’
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
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Frazer pursues Lesotho breaches
Lawyers acting for Frazer Solar have begun seeking to confiscate assets held by Lesotho following an arbitration ruling.
Mitsui to build mega solar project in Philippines
Japanese trading house Mitsui has chosen the Philippines for the company’s first mega solar project in Southeast Asia.
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.
BP aiming to marry renewables and farming after securing Italian solar projects
BP has boosted its utility scale solar portfolio in Italy by acquiring three projects with a total installed capacity of 156 megawatt peak (MWp).
UK and Indonesia trade dialogue opens green energy opportunities
The UK and Indonesia have announced the creation of a new joint trade dialogue that will open green energy opportunities for UK companies in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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.
Renewables project pipeline accelerates in Asia Pacific
Renewables now make up 37% of all power generation projects under construction in Asia, representing a 4% increase in share from the previous quarter, according to the latest IHS Markit Renewable Additions Index (RAI) for Asia Pacific. Although coal power projects remain strong despite climate pressure.
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).
Solar Energy UK announces trio of appointments to top team
Solar Energy UK has announced a trio of new appointments to its board of directors as it prepares for a “new era” for the industry.
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).
Wood completes solar plant project in Oman
Work carried out by Aberdeen-based global consulting and engineering company Wood will help turn the hot desert sun of Oman into renewable energy for a ferrochrome production plant.
Allens strengthens renewable energy team in Vietnam
Law firm Allens has strengthened its market position in Vietnam with the appointment of Giles Cooper as a partner in the company's Hanoi office.
Malaysia’s Tenaga bags foothold in Vietnam’s booming solar market
TNB Renewables, a subsidiary of Malaysian national electricity provider Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), will buy a 39% share in five solar rooftop projects from Singapore’s Sunseap Group in Vietnam.
Forres firm AES Solar secures £50,000 as it makes move to become employee-owned
Forres company AES Solar is taking steps towards becoming employee-owned as it looks to continue its growth.
Egypt, Israel eye expansion of EMGF
Egypt and Israel are working on plans to expand the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) into energy security, electricity infrastructure and emissions controls.
Big oil steps up investments in Indian gas and renewables
Majors, such as BP, Total and Shell, as well as Asian national oil companies (NOCs), are stepping up their investments in India’s rapidly expanding gas and renewables markets.
Tlou plans carbon neutrality at CBM project
Tlou Energy intends to make its Lesedi power project carbon neutral, by growing vegetation around its Botswana site.