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Kenya: Energy Stakeholders Convene in Nairobi for UN Backed Forum

Government representatives and the private sector from across East Africa are meeting in Nairobi for a conference on sustainable energy (SE4All forum) backed by the United Nations. The forum seeks to identify areas of potential collaboration by way of joint investments to implement national plans aimed at enhancing access to modern energy services. The meeting will also pursue ways of doubling contribution of renewable energy.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 5th December 2015

Construction of Inga 3 hydroelectric project in Africa gets new impetus

The government now hopes to launch the construction of long-delayed Inga 3 hydroelectric project in DRC and hopes work can start by early 2017, the country’s prime minister has announced. Augustin Matata Ponyo told the media in London on the sidelines of an African investment conference in London that the construction OF 3 hydroelectric project in DRC is in very advanced stages and that the government was in the.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 5th December 2015

DNV GL mapping wind potential in Africa

DNV GL has created prelimary wind atlases for Zambia, Tanzania and Maldives as part of a World Bank-funded energy management programme to encourage wind energy generation windenergy blickpixel pixabayThrough maps, DNV GL can provide investors with verifiable and tangible information on wind energy potential in the three African nations. The Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP) aims to reveal the extent of.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 4th December 2015

Isolux Corsan and Siemens to install HVDC equipment in East Africa

Spanish energy solutions firm Isolux Corsan has been chosen to design, build and install high voltage direct current (HVDC) equipment between Ethiopia and Kenya for US$450mn highvoltageline succo pixabayThe HVDC will provide a stable power connection to electrical grids in both countries. Isolux Corsan is working in collaboration with German company Siemens to provide a reliable power connection to electrical grids in both.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 4th December 2015

Russia offers loan for nuclear power plant construction in Africa

Russia has agreed to fund the first ever nuclear power plant in Egypt by extending a loan of $25b towards the construction of the plant. The nuclear power plant in Egypt is being constructed by Rosatom Russia’s state owned company. This will be one of the largest project being funded by Russia. Upon completion the construction project is expected to help meet the country’s increasing energy demand. The loan.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd December 2015

Construction of a major thermal power plant in Africa nears completion

Energy Minister for Zambia Dora Siliya has announced that the construction of the 300 megawatts thermal power plant in the country is almost complete. The minister revealed that 83% of the construction work has been done. She was speaking after touring the construction site for the power plant. She said that the thermal power plant in Zambia will boost the country’s power generation capacity. Ms Siliya said that the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd December 2015

Zambia Launches Construction of China-Aided Hydro-Power Project

Zambia launched the construction of a China-aided major hydro-power project on Saturday, which will go a long way in boosting the country's electricity generation capacity. The launch came after the signing of a memorandum of understanding by the two governments for the commencement works on the development of the 750 megawatts Kafue Gorge Lower Hydro-power project last month. The hydropower plant - to be situated in southern.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd December 2015

Emergency Power Generation Earns Kengen Sh24.9 Million

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) earned Sh24.9 million for managing the most expensive form of energy in the country during the year to June 30. The revenue is disclosed in KenGen's annual report for the period which also shows that the company earned Sh33.7 million for a similar activity last year. According to KenGen's managing director Albert Mugo, the money was paid to KenGen for its role in assisting UK's.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd December 2015

Upbeat Paris climate talks will bear fruit in Africa

UN sponsored climate talks got underway in France’s capital Paris this week with Africa’s top climate change negotiators upbeat that they will get a legally binding agreement this year. Early ahead of the talks South African negotiators were not sure exactly how much money they want donors to put in to help developing countries adopt climate-friendly strategies. A spokesman for South African President Jacob.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd December 2015

Dabaa power plant in Africa to generate electricity in 2024

Egypt will get the first electricity supply from Dabaa nuclear power plant in 2024, the country’s prime minister Sherif Ismail has announced. He said that that the plant will run under acceptable environmental safety standards. He added that Dabaa residents will be relocated. The announcement comes following an agreement that was signed on November between Russia’s state-owned nuclear firm Rosatom and Egypt on 19.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 1st December 2015

Construction of major hydro-power project in Africa launched

Zambia has begun the construction of what it says is a major hydro-power project aimed at boosting the country’s electricity generation capacity. The construction of 750 megawatts Kafue Gorge Lower Hydro-power project in Zambia begins following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Zambia and China. The hydro-power project in Zambia, to be situated in the south of the country-about 90 kilometers from.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 1st December 2015

R144 Million Transformer Installed in Acornhoek

Eskom has installed a R144 million transformer in Arconhoek in a bid to ensure reliable power supply to the communities in rural Bushbuckridge local municipality, Mpumalanga. Eskom spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe said the commissioning of a new transformer at the Acornhoek substation is part of the power utility's continuing drive to upgrade its electricity infrastructure. "The commissioning of this transformer forms part of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 30th November 2015