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Kenyan Cement Maker To Build $19m Coal Power Plant

 Kenya’s National Cement, a member of the Devki Group of Companies plans to build a Sh1.7 billion ($19 million) coal-fired power plant to feed its clinker manufacturing and limestone mining operation in Kajiado, 80 kilometres south of the country’s capital Nairobi.   The power plant will produce 15 megawatt of electricity and is seen as a better alternative to the expensive national grid.   “The cost of.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2014

SunPower Announces 160-Megawatt Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility in South Africa

 SAN JOSE, Calif. and CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR), a leading solar technology and energy services provider, today announced plans to own and operate a solar panel manufacturing facility in Cape Town, South Africa, to meet the growing demand for solar in that region.     At this new plant, SunPower will manufacture its high efficiency SunPower E20/440 Solar Panels and.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2014

Tanzania Mulls Investing in Geothermal Power

 TANZANIA is looking into investing heavily in renewable energy, especially geothermal power on that the rock originated heat energy happens to be both cost-effective and greener for the environment.   Speaking in Arusha, Assistant Commissioner for Renewable Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Mr Edward Ishengoma, revealed during the official opening of a two-day geothermal training that renewable energy was currently the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 29th October 2014

Tanzania: Life Changes for the Better As Msolwa Village Gets Electricity

    To realise these targets, the country requires adequate, reliable, affordable and environmentally friendly electricity supply.   According to REA Director General, Eng Lutengano Mwakahesya, the rural residents get connected by paying 27,000/- only and that the low cost is aimed at encouraging more people to access the power service and that the income is injected into Rural Energy Fund (REF).   Minimising the costs.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 29th October 2014

Mainstream to acquire Ghana's first utility-scale wind farm

Mainstream Renewable Power has entered into a US$ 525m deal with Swiss wind farm developer, NEK Umwelttechnik that will see it purchase the 225MW Ayitepa Wind Farm, Ghana’s first utility-scale wind farm.   The agreement is expected to reach a financial close next year, while the wind farm will start generating power by 2016. The two companies will, in the meantime, co-develop the facility until the financial close is reached..... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 31st October 2014

Nigeria's new gas power plant in Ajaokuta is underway

Federal government has reached a memorandum of understanding with 3D Hitech System Ltd for construction of a gas power plant in Ajaokuta. It has also reached an MOU with T SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Corporation and the CGC Nigeria Ltd for additional investment in power distribution and transmission in the country.   3D Hitech has already carried test running of the 110MW of gas power system, which will be commissioned in.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 31st October 2014

Angola to carry out five hydroelectric projects

Angola will carry out five new hydroelectric projects to produce 7, 000MW of power. This is according to Angola’s agency for development of the middle Kwanza (Cuanza) River, which has also said that the new hydroelectric projects will be based along Kwanza River.   Lined up for construction is five new dams, and the project will be part of the national program for development of middle Kwanza River according to Director Elias.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 25th October 2014

World Bank to invest US$ 20m in a new wind power project in Kenya

The World Bank, through its private arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) will be investing US$ 20m in equity into a wind power project in Kajiado County.   The funds will be channeled towards the Kipeto Wind Power Project which is going to be developed on a 70 kilometer square piece of land South-west of Nairobi. The project will be in the Esilanke area currently being utilized for agricultural purposes. 100MW of electricity is.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 25th October 2014

New US$ 57m Isimba Hydropower Dam in Uganda to be complete in 3 years

Preliminary works on Isimba Hydropower Dam that will add 183MW of power into Uganda’s national grid kicked off last month, with construction works scheduled for three years. Construction of the Kayunga District-based dam will benefit from government’s counterpart funding of 15%, in addition to a low interest loan acquired by the Government of Uganda from Chinese government, through Chinese Exim Bank. The Isimba Hydropower Dam.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th October 2014

Al Nowais Investment to build Egypt s first coal-fired power plant

Egypt’s first coal-fired power plant will be based in the Suez area, and will be constructed by Al Nowais Investments, a company based in Abu Dhabi. There are also reports to set up a jetty in the nearby so it will be possible to import coal required for the new coal-fired power plant. The country has been facing severe problems in regard to power generation and it should be a relief once this 3,960 MW power station has been complete..... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th October 2014

Siemens to install and commission Egypt s Suez Thermal Power Plant

Siemens will now supply electrical components for the Suez Thermal Power Plant in Egypt. The latter was supplied by East Delta Electricity Production Company’s (EDEPC). Siemens has also been tasked with the installation and commissioning of equipment supplied by this company. The 650MW Suez Thermal Power Plant is located in Suez in Egypt, and will be commissioned in 2016. Part of the electrical components to be supplied by Siemens.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th October 2014

Swala Energy to raise $4.4M to fund activities in Kenya and Tanzania

    Swala Energy Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan to raise up to A$5.0 million (US $4.4 million) to fund additional near-term work on the Company’s Tanzanian and Kenyan licences, as well as for business development and general administrative purposes. The c(SPP) is to be offered to all eligible shareholders who can subscribing for up to A$15,000 of new fully paid ordinary shares in Swala without incurring.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th October 2014



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