Archive for the ‘Energy’ category
Actis increases stake in West African power plant
Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has confirmed that its portfolio company, Globeleq, has acquired a majority interest in the Azito gas-fired power plant near Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire.
Hydropower Africa 2011
Hydropower Africa 2011 will bring real insight into sustainable hydropower practices as a feasible solution to Africa’s generation needs.
Large scale wind farm to be built in Cape Verde
A large scale onshore wind farm of more than 28 megawatts is to be established on four islands in the Cape Verde archipelago.
Indian wind power company sets up shop in South Africa
Indian wind turbine supplier, Suzlon Energy Limited, has announced that it will establish an office in South Africa.
US companies to become more active in Africa, says Symbion CEO
Paul Hinks, CEO of US energy firm Symbion Power LLC, has said that in recent history, American construction companies have been noticeable by their absence in Africa.
Namibian mobile company utilises wind power
Namibian mobile operator, MTC, has inaugurated its first fully-funded wind-powered solution to power its equipment in an area not served by the national electricity grid.
Can micro hydro boost economic development in rural Africa?
Micro hydro power systems have the potential to spur economic development in rural Africa. How we made it in Africa interviewed Wim Jonker Klunne, senior researcher at the CSIR.
Nigeria: Local governments get green light for independent power projects
Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday gave local governments the green light to establish independent power projects.
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant
French solar power generation company, Solairedirect, last year invested in a photo-voltaic manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa.
Uganda seeking contractors for construction of hydropower plant
Uganda’s Energy Ministry has announced that it is seeking contractors to construct the 700 megawatt Karuma hydropower plant.
French firm looking to establish solar projects in Africa
French company, Lucas Import Export, is looking to establish solar farm projects in countries across Africa.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana
A one megawatt (MW) solar power station is set to be built in Botswana, the first of its kind in the country.
Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities
In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.
Manufacture wind turbine components in Egypt
The Egyptian government is seeking to develop selective wind turbine components to serve the increasing demand from local and regional markets.
Sierra Leone hydropower plant to reduce cost of doing business
Sierra Leone’s Bumbuna hydropower plant is expected to bring down the cost of business in the country with a much cheaper, sustainable and reliable source of energy
