Large scale wind farm to be built in Cape Verde Published by Claude Harding on 10 October 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 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 Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 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 Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 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? Published by Staff Writer on 1 October 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2010 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 27 August 2010 French company, Lucas Import Export, is looking to establish solar farm projects in countries across Africa.
Japan to construct solar power plant in Botswana Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2010 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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 August 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010 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
New funding solution for renewable energy investors in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2010 Prospective investors in renewable energy in Kenya have an opportunity to receive funding from the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme for Southern and East Africa (EEP-SE&A).
