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.
Water
Bulk water pipeline in South Africa to commence under government’s watch
Civil works for the Tsomo Ngqamakhwe bulk water pipeline in the Eastern Cape, South Africa is set to commence says the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Future Energy
Commentary: Embedded generation installation SANS 10142-1 standards
SAPVIA board member Frank Spencer comments on the upcoming SANS codes for the safe connection of small-scale embedded generation installation to low-voltage grids.
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.
Smart Technologies
South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution report lands on president’s desk
On receipt of the Fourth Industrial Revolution report, President Ramaphosa said digital transformation has to be harnessed to change the way we live, learn, work and govern.
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
Multilateral development banks dedicated $61.6 billion to climate finance in 2019
Climate finance by the world’s largest multilateral development banks totalled $61.6 billion in 2019, of which 67% was in low- and middle-income economies.
Renewable energy
Sparking a green recovery to keep Africa’s economy going
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are directing €300 million ($355 million) to support the resilience and recovery of African nations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Transmission and Distribution
Kenya invites advisors to develop guidelines for transmission lines
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company invites consultants to indicate their interest in providing technical assistance for public-private partnerships in transmission lines.
