Ethiopia has signed an agreement with United Arab Emirates' AMEA Power for the construction of a 300 megawatt wind farm at a cost of USD 600 million, its finance ministry said on 1st December 2023. The Horn-of-Africa nation is turning to renewable energy to boost electricity coverage, which stood at 50 percent of the population in 2020 according to the World Bank, leaving 60 million people outside of the grid. The Aysha wind farm will.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 6th December 2023

Tanzania's power utility company announced that the connection of electricity from the mega Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) to the national grid began In November. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO), a government-owned company, said in a statement that trial runs will follow the connection of power to the national grid. "Connection of power to the national grid is a milestone to the country's electricity.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 6th December 2023

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a revamped plan to step up electricity generation from geothermal power plants in a strategic move to cushion Kenyans from the effects of low water inflows at the large hydropower stations. As of 6th Nov 2023, Masinga Dam, which is Kenya’s largest hydropower dam, recorded water levels of 1039.42 m above sea level (ASL) against a total capacity of 1056 mA SL. This was slightly.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th November 2023

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced that the country has generated 404 MW of electricity from wind power. EEP Corporate Communications Director Moges Mekonen told EPA that the country has reached the total production of 404 MW electric power from Wind power. He noted that many citizens are getting electricity from the wind power plants that have been built so far. Accordingly, the combined generating capacity of Ashegoda,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th November 2023

IN an exciting development for renewable energy initiatives, Aseel Oilfield Services Limited and Sany Renewable Energy conducted a site visit to potential locations for a revolutionary wind farm in Zanzibar. This visit lays the groundwork for the development of the wind farm, which is expected to commence upon the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Aseel Oilfield Services and the Zanzibar Ministry of Water, Energy, and.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 17th October 2023

THE government in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is finalising implementation of Tanzania's 1st Energy Efficiency Action Plan project. The project seeks to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all in Tanzania. A key component of the action plan is to build capacities on energy management and audit, whereby practices can be implemented.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 17th October 2023

At the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Kenya William Ruto unveiled the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya, in collaboration with Global Gateway, Europe’s investment initiative for global sustainability. The comprehensive roadmap, developed with expertise from the European Union, outlines Kenya’s ambitions for the green hydrogen sector from.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 13th September 2023

Kenya is seeking a Ksh21.66 billion ($150 million) loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to connect homes to electricity under the 3rd phase of the Last Mile Connectivity project. The AfDB disclosed that the Treasury has applied for the $150 million in a review of the programme to be rolled out before the end of this year to light up an estimated 150,000 homes in 45 counties that exclude Nairobi and Mombasa. Kenya Power started.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th September 2023

ACTOM Kenya has launched low-voltage electrical manufacturing plant the company’s Power Technics Complex along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. ACTOM recently acquired the manufacturing facility from existing technology partner Schneider Electric. The factory will manufacture high-quality low-voltage electrical and mechanical equipment. Chief Executive Officer Mervyn Naidoo says the facility will also provide repair and maintenance of these.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 16th August 2023

Tanzania has witnessed significant advancement of the electricity industry in the last 5 years, with the commissioning of key power generation projects. These projects have played an important role in expanding the country’s electricity generation capacity, improving access to electricity and rising economic development. Here are some of the key projects that have been under implementation and prioritised from 2017:   The.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 16th August 2023

A new USD60 million loan by the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and partners is expected to significantly strengthen energy security in northwest Tanzania. The project will include constructing a 166 km overhead transmission line connecting the Kagera region to the national grid, replacing the current energy supply from Uganda with local hydropower resources. Tanzania has enormous potential in the field of renewable.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd August 2023

Producing and selling carbon offsets is finally becoming a lucrative business in Tanzania, with the government reported to have attracted over 20 companies that are set to invest over US$ 20 billion (Sh46.9 trillion). Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo, said since the regulations and guidelines on carbon trading were adopted last October the investment has attracted more than US$ 1.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd August 2023