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Malawi’s Nkhotakota solar PV plant commissioned

Independent power producer (IPP) Serengeti Energy has commissioned the first phase of its Nkhotakota solar photovoltaic plant in eastern Malawi.

Issue 492 - 26 September 2023

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Issue 491 - 25 September 2023

Small steps forward for DR Congo, as western backers offer more support

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Issue 491 - 25 September 2023

Ethiopia: Gerd filling complete as regional and domestic tensions rise

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Issue 491 - 24 September 2023

Cairo launches first CSP tender as Benban projects escape technical default

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Power cuts point to failures in Egypt’s energy strategy

Issue 491 - 24 September 2023

South Africa: Ivanhoe opts for IPP power supply for Platreef mine

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South Africa: Western nations and China offer finance for grids

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Issue 492 - 26 September 2023

BAT Nigeria commissions Ibadan solar plant

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Issue 491 - 20 September 2023

DR Congo: Ivanhoe advances hydropower supply to Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

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Issue 491 - 18 September 2023

Mozambique: Cuamba solar plant commissioned

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Issue 491 - 18 September 2023

Zambia: Developers eye Ilute solar PV construction start

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Issue 491 - 17 September 2023

Nigeria: Okra Solar closes debt/equity for last mile mesh-grid technology

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Issue 491 - 12 September 2023

Djibouti’s Red Sea Power wind plant commissioned

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Issue 491 - 12 September 2023

Zambia: Interest sought for 40MW wind plant consultancy

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Issue 490 - 10 September 2023

African Union’s power masterplan shows daunting extent of access and financing gaps

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Issue 490 - 10 September 2023

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa claims disputed election, dampening hopes for economic recovery

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New data illustrates the performance and prospects for renewable energy in Africa

The latest figures from African Energy's Live Data platform show the direction of the continent's on-grid power generation industry over the next five years

North Africa power trends: Renewable energy potential only partially met in gas-addicted region

African Energy has analysed the latest on-grid power generation data for North Africa.

New report suggests SDG7 could be achieved by 2034

African Energy staff led research for the Africa-EU Energy Partnership’s second annual European Financial Flows on SDG7 to Africa report.

Research underlines challenges faced by carbon and renewable credits markets

Almost 50% of respondents to an African Energy survey said the certification of carbon or renewable credits is too costly or time-intensive.

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