The construction of the Gilgel Gibe III hydro-electric dam in Ethiopia which is almost fully operational will bring an additional 1870MW to the national grid.   The US$ 1.8bn Gilgel Gibe III construction project which is the largest hydro-power plant in Ethiopia and one the biggest in Africa will be an asset to the country as it will have the capability of storing up to 11.8 billion cubic metres of water that can be released.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 27th August 2015

 Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)  has announced that it was constructing four hydro power plants in Kenya at a total cost of US$ 46m.   Kenya Tea Development Agency chief executive officer, Mr. Lerionka Tiampati confirmed the news about plans to hydro power plants in Kenya and said that the company is keen on ensuring that its factories in tea growing regions have access to alternative energy to help cut operation.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 26th August 2015

 A Sh765 million biogas plant being set up in Naivasha will generate 2.2 megawatts of power when in operation.   Speaking at the commissioning of the project on Friday, Tropical Power managing director Johnnie McMillan said the new anaerobic digester (AD) will sell 50 per cent of its electricity to Gorge Farm and the balance to Kenya Power for hook into the national grid.   Mr McMillan said 50,000 tonnes of organic waste will.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 25th August 2015

 The constructed biogas plant in South Africa located in the Uilenkraal dairy farm in the Western Cape has broken the record by achieving a 1.5GWh electricity production this August just a year after it began operation.   Since production work begun, the plant has been meeting 95 percent of the electricity demand for dairy farmers, animal feed milling and crop irrigation activities.The plant also produces high quality bio-fertilizer.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 25th August 2015

 Tobene Power S.A is set to begin the construction of high efficient power plant in Senegal  after the country’s Tobene Power Project signed a financing deal with the World Bank Group International Development Association.   According to a statement released by Republic of Senegal, other banks involved in the financing of the project includes the Citibank and BNP Paribas.   The project is expected to be carried out.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 25th August 2015

Tripoli - Libya's state electricity firm is in talks with Turkish firms to get them to return to carry out badly-needed maintenance work at power plants in the North African nation, a senior official with the Libyan company said.   Libya has been hit hard by power outages as fighting between rival factions damaged plants, interrupted the grid and made the import of spare parts more difficult.   A delegation from Tripoli just.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 25th August 2015

 The Kenyan Government has granted Erin Energy approval to enter the First Additional Exploration Period (FAEP) on its onshore blocks, L1B and L16.   This follows Erin Energy completion of the required work program for the Initial Exploration Period of the blocks earlier this year where it announced it had exercised its right, in accordance with the provisions of the Production Sharing Contracts, to apply for the FAEP and move to the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 24th August 2015

Ghana has taken an important step on the road to achieving nuclear power, passing the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Bill   The bill, which is currently awaiting presidential assent before being officially signed into law, details the establishment of a regulatory authority to ensure the safe and responsible use of nuclear materials.   A number of relevant international conventions were also ratified by the legislation, including the.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 21st August 2015

Uganda's retail power distributor Umeme Power Company is reported to be investing US$24mn in automated meter-reading technology that uses smart meters to help it curb energy losses among large commercial consumers   A smart meter records consumption of electric energy, relaying that information back to the company for monitoring and billing. It also allows for two-way communication between customers and the utility provider's server. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 21st August 2015

  The construction of Akiira Geothermal plant in Kenya has boosted power supply in Kenya after the firm signed a 70MW power deal with Kenya Power that will boost the chances of attaining the 5,000MW goal set by the Kenyan Government.   The 70megawatt power purchase agreement (PPA) between the two companies will last for 25 years and will see Kenya Power buy electricity from Akiira at Sh9.3 per unit (9.23 US cents), which is about.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 20th August 2015

 The Ugandan and two companies from Germany and France has signed a US$ 76m agreement that will see the construction of the Muzizi hydro-power project come to birth and help in providing power to more than 60,000 homes.   Germany Development Bank (KfW) and the French Development Agency are the two other companies that are financing the construction of Muzizi hydro-power project. Under the mutual reliance initiative, KfW will.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 19th August 2015

 The construction of a nuclear plant in Ghana depends on the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Bill that is awaiting presidential assent.   The Bill when fully operational will establish the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority with clear functions and responsibilities and to provide for the beneficial and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.   The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) did sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the State Atomic.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 19th August 2015