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Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT), a subsidiary of Thai Union Group, is to install a solar PV plant at its Mahe factory. The plant is being developed by Gridworks subsidiary SPS, formerly known as Mettle Solar.

Growing electricity demand, chiefly in booming Democratic Republic of Congo mines, is expected to underpin Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)’s recovery after a tumultuous period . But the sluggish performance at the debt-laden Konkola Copper Mines and Mopani Copper Mines threatens CEC’s resurgence.

Mired in the global cost of living crisis, and with a system of state support that is still only partially reformed, subsidies for liquid petroleum gas (LPG) continue to cost Morocco dearly. African Energy examines the pressures facing the Moroccan government following “a confluence of negative shocks” in 2022.

Anirep Aussenkjerr Solar One Namibia has secured a NAD193m ($12.3m) facility from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) to finance the 20MW Khan solar plant.

Mauritius’ Central Electricity Board (CEB) has extended the deadline for submissions to its Small-Scale Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities tender from 15 June to 29 June.

WinEnerji Niger general manager Ferhat Isik told African Energy that logistical problems mean the completion of the 23MW Zinder heavy fuel oil (HFO) plant has been delayed.

Solar developments and associated projects are proceeding in Niger, where on 11 February President Mohamed Bazoum’s government announced the six firms selected as prequalified bidders (from 14 candidates) for the 50MWac Gorou Banda solar PV project.

Development of Mozambique's long-awaited 1.5GW Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric power (HEP) plant continues to gather pace, with a request for proposals (RfP) for a strategic equity partner to be launched in Q4 2022.

Turkey’s Karpowership has extended a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the state National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) for its 30MW Göktay Bey powership.

Botswana's  Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources has issued a tender for independent power producers (IPPs) to develop a 200MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Maun/Letlhakane.

Starsight Energy, Nigeria’s largest solar commercial and industrial (C&I) developer, has commissioned an 876kWp solar PV system for the Nile University of Nigeria campus in Abuja.

Energy minister Jean Houssou has commissioned the 25MW Defissol solar PV plant, Benin's first large solar PV project. The project was financed by Agence Française de Développement, the European Union and Société Béninoise d’Energie Electrique.

The 147MW Roggeveld Wind project in Karro Plateau has begun commercial operations. The plant is comprised of 47 turbines supplied by Nordex and was developed  by South African-based Red Rocket.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Natural Resources (MIRN) has launched a tender for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor to build and maintain a 1.5MW solar PV plant in Santo Amaro. The tendering process and work is financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Bids are to be submitted by 6 June.

BTE Renewables has taken over the ownership of the Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska PV plant in the Northern Cape, after buying Sonnedix Africa’s 60% interest in the project.