Power Africa, a five-year American presidential initiative introduced by former President Barack Obama, has actively created 15 million new electrical connections bringing electricity to 70 million people.The US government-led initiative that aims to double access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa was launched in 2013. It has a goal to add 30,000 megawatts of new power generation and 60 million new electrical connections by 2030. From a total.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 3rd December 2019

Ethiopia has announced plans to upgrade certain equipment at the Gilgel Gibe II hydroelectric power plant after a successful conference held in Berlin, the German capital. Voith Hydro East Africa, the subsidiary of the German company Voith Hydro, has been chosen by the Ethiopian authorities to undertake the major project. The contract was signed in Berlin by Seleshi Bekele, Ethiopian Minister of Water, Irrigation and Power and Mark.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd December 2019

Kenya's ministry of energy and a Chinese firm, China Aerospace Construction Group, have launched the construction of an extensive power transmission project outside the capital, Nairobi.Once concluded, the 40 km, 400 Kva Konza-Isinya Transmission Line Project will ensure reliable power supply for Konza Technopolis, south of Nairobi.Li Naihong, deputy general manager China Aerospace Construction Group, said the company will convey a quality.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 19th November 2019

 Ethiopia is seeking to boost energy approach in the country, and it looks forward to more cooperation and involvement of Chinese companies that could acomplish the existing opportunities in the East African country, the Ethiopian State Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Firehiwot Woldehana, noted.Speaking at the China-Africa Energy Cooperation Forum in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, the State Minister said the government is working.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 8th November 2019

Konar Energy is all set to venture into the Ethiopian market by stepping into the third edition of POWER & ENERGY Africa in Ethiopia, taking place at the Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, from 24 - 26 February, 2020Konar Energy , established in 2013 with the slogan Temiz Clean energy for future generations' ; is a 100% subsidiary of KONTEK OTOMASYON which has expertise in automation, energy and industrial structures and has 25 years of.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 10th January 2020

Kenya energy generator, KenGen has signed a Kshs 5.8 Bn deal to drill 12 geothermal wells in Ethiopia and boost the countries energy needs. In contract with Ethiopian independent power producer Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations (TMGO) PLC, KenGen will also grant water supply system and equipment.After KenGen, won a contract to drill geothermal wells for the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) in Aluto, Ethiopia this is the second project for in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 18th November 2019

People from Katavi Region are happy on commencement of the construction of Tabora- Katavi power transmission line project for the objective of connecting Katavi to the national power supply system.The project is expected to cost 135bn/- upon completion, and it will supply 130 megawatts to region whose current consumption of power stands at between 5 and 6 megawatts.the success stories includes this project by President John Magufuli as it will.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 23rd October 2019

Rwanda's energy ambition received a boost following an endorsement of a financial instrument by the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance that will gear up the arrangement of solar home systems.The institution grants the piloting of solar securitization in Rwanda, which seeks to develop the financial capacities of developers to enable them to expand and meet the demands in the local market.Rwanda aims to connect 300,000 households annually.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 22nd October 2019

 Mr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Ethiopia’s young reformist Prime Minister, "for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea." has been this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is responsible for initiating important reforms in Ethiopia giving many citizens a hope for a better life.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 21st October 2019

Kenya’s Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has disclosed that drilling of the Paka Well in Baringo County, Kenya has been completed successfully. Drilled for the Baringo-Silali geothermal project, a total of six wells are to be the basis of geothermal development at Baringo-Silali. Kenya’s aim to increase its geothermal projects across the country seems to be on the right track after its first well out of the six wells meant to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd October 2019

The power grids of East and Southern African countries will be linked in the next two to three years after concluding with various high voltage lines, making the way for regional trade, said senior Kenyan energy official. Power shortfall and disruption are frequent across both regions and businesses often complain that poor or irregular supplies discourage investors and push up prices of local products, as many firms end up relying on costly.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 27th September 2019

 Kenya is eager to collaborate with Botswana in exploration and production of more green energy to witness the increasing demand for electricity, said an energy official.   The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), CEO, Rebecca Miano, said that the power producer was prepared and keen to offer Botswana expertise in various sectors of electricity production.   “Kengen has 310 drilled wells producing 690MW from.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 20th August 2019