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TANZANIA: BII Funds $15m for Wind-Powered Mini-grids

Rift Valley Energy is receiving $15 million in investment from British International Investment (BII), the financial branch of British diplomacy (RVE). The company, owned by Meridiam, constructs and manages wind farms to supply nearby electrical systems. The French investment company Meridiam, with its headquarters located in Mafinga, Tanzania, is the sole owner of the company. British International Investment (BII), the financial branch of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st July 2024

Tanesco and Rea Tasked With Ensuring Reliable Power in Tanzania

MOROGORO: Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and Rural Energy Agency (REA) have been instructed by Dr. Doto Biteko, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Prime Minister, to operate effectively and professionally in order to guarantee a dependable supply of energy to the general population.   Dr. Biteko made these remarks at the opening of the massive Ifakara Substation and 20MVA distribution facility. "I would like to encourage.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 29th June 2024

Heavy Rains in April Led To an Increase Of 23 Percent in Hydropower Production

The country experienced heavy rains in April, which led to a 23.2% rise in the generation of hydropower one of the most affordable forms of electricity. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported that 358 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) were produced by the 13 largest hydropower units in the month. This was the biggest output in over three years since a peak of 369.02 million units in May 2021, and a notable increase from.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 31st May 2024

Over The Period 2018-2022, Electricity Production Increased From 2351MW to 3312MW

According to Davis Chirchir, cabinet secretary for energy and petroleum, the amount of electricity produced went from 2,351 MW to 3,312 MW. At the same time, the number of customers connected to the electricity increased from 6.78 million to 9.21 million, meaning that both on- and off-grid connectivity rates increased by 75%.   According to the CS, 415,032 barrels of crude oil were produced, transported by truck, and delivered to the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 23rd May 2024

Three-Year EV Adoption Plan in Kenya Involves an Investment of USD 1.9 Million

The nation's energy distributor, Kenya Power, announced that it will invest a total of 1.93 million US dollars over the next three years to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kenya. According to Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror, the investment pays for the development of charging stations at various locations throughout the nation as well as the expense of buying electric vehicles and motorcycles to assist commercial.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 29th April 2024

Officials from Uganda and Tanzania Discuss Energy and Mining Cooperation

To discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, mining, oil, and gas sectors, a delegation from the ministry of energy is in Tanzania. The delegation was led by energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa, He stated That "We are in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and we met the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko to discuss the current state and prospects for bilateral co-operation in the energy, mining, oil, and gas sectors to.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 29th April 2024

A Call for Applications to Expedite Green Start-Up Ventures Has Been Issued In Kenya

The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is holding a call for applications as part of its Greenbiz initiative to increase the capability and funding of green start-ups creating creative solutions in Kenya, especially in the waste management, water, and energy sectors. The deadline for interested startups to apply is April 15, 2024. The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) established the Greenbiz Programme in 2021 with the goal of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st April 2024

Tanzania and Rwanda Agree To Expand Trade and Energy Relations

Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, and January Makamba, Tanzania's minister, pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between their two nations in a number of areas, such as infrastructure, trade, and energy.   During his four-day working visit, Makamba stated that Tanzania would "continue to make it easier for Rwanda to use the port of Dar es Salam for its international trade.".... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st April 2024

200 MW of Renewable Energy Are Imported by Kenya from Ethiopia

NAIROBI - Kenya has imported 200 megawatts of renewable energy from Ethiopia, according to Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir. This information comes at a time when Kenya is trying to completely embrace sustainable energy sources.   The 30th Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) was hosted by the CS, who claimed that the nation also exchanges energy with Uganda. He guaranteed that the country's dependable energy supply will.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 14th March 2024

Smart Meters Boost Kenya Power's Revenue by Sh347 Million

According to Kenya Power, the company's annual sales have increased by Sh347 million as a result of the installation of 67,000 new smart meters. The company intends to install more of these meters in order to maximize collections from small enterprises. The meters were installed by the company in an effort to save operating expenses and commercial costs. The electricity provider revealed a 17.47 gigawatt-hour (GWHr) rise in revenues.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 28th February 2024

Rwanda Revealed Its Latest $300 Million Clean Energy Initiative

On January 11, the Lower Chamber of Parliament endorsed a regulation ratifying a $300 million (approx. Rwf380 billion) supporting understanding intended to subsidize a sustainable and eco-friendly energy project in the country. The deal was signed among Rwanda and the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), on December 14, 2023, in Kigali. As per the Service of Money and Monetary Preparation (MINECOFIN), the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 31st January 2024

UK to Ensure Sh9.6 Billion Loan for Kenyan Power Line Transmission Improvement

Nairobi — The United Kingdom has ensured a Sh9.6 billion credit from the African Improvement Bank (AFDB) to Kenya in climate financing. This is after the nation was chosen as a beneficiary of the Transmission Network Improvement Project under the Room to Run Sovereign Transaction (R2RS). British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan expressed that the assets will be utilized for power transmission network improvement. "Powering.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 29th January 2024



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