Transmission and Distribution
Mozambique: EDM to review transmission integration study
Ncondezi Energy has submitted a power transmission integration study to Electricidad de Moçambique (EDM) for its integrated 300MW coal-fired power project and coal mine in the Tete Province.
Research and Development
A different look at revamping Eskom for a just energy transition
Recently released report Eskom Transformed: Achieving a Just Transition for South Africa offers an alternative look at the crises at the utility and possible solutions.
Finance and Policy
Mozambique’s Area 1 LNG Project scores $400m investment
Afreximbank has announced its commitment of up to $400 million in guarantees and direct lending to Mozambique's Area 1 LNG Project.
Finance and Policy
Angola exploring green mini-grids with the help of AfDB
Green mini-grids for Angola could change the lives of millions if regulatory concerns were addressed to incentivise private sector participation.
Generation
UAE successfully launches Unit 1 of Barakah nuclear energy plant
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company has successfully launched Unit 1 of the Barakah nuclear energy plant.
Finance and Policy
South Africa: Environmental group takes government to court over IRP
Non-profit organisation groundWork is suing the South African Minister of Minerals and Energy and NERSA to demand clarity on the IRP plans to meet energy needs.
Event News
AUW & POWERGEN Africa: The (digital) show will go on!
The postponed live, in person edition of this leading conference and exhibition at the Cape Town International Convention Centre will take place from 11-13 May 2021.
Business and markets
Tender: Expression of interest for 3 mini-grids in Ethiopia
Mercy Corps has put out a call for expression of interest to design, build and operate solar mini-grids at three refugee camps in Ethiopia.
Smart Technologies
Ed’s letter: Preparing for a decade of smart energy action
Let’s debate whether Africa is ready for a smart energy transition. Do these success stories show that we are already underway?
Generation
Geothermal power plants can also come in small sizes
With the introduction of Geoportable, Toshiba ESS has made it possible to construct a small-scale geothermal plant on as little as 250 square metres.
