Generation
Kenya’s geothermal generation picking up steam
With the recent completion of the Menengai geothermal power plant, Kenya has now more than tripled its production from 198MW to almost 672MW in just six years.
Generation
Ethiopia’s Tulu Moye geothermal power project gets US grant
The US DFC has committed $1.55 million in technical development for the Tulu Moye geothermal power project in Ethiopia.
Generation
Hydropower: The eco-friendly natural energy choice for Africa
To provide eco-friendly hydropower generation systems, Toshiba conducts research and development at its world-leading hydraulic research laboratory.
Renewable energy
Talking points: How to set up shop in Rwanda’s mini-grid market
ESI Africa in partnership with Camco Clean Energy, brings you an exclusive interview with Karl Boyce, CEO of Rwanda-based mini-grid developer ARC Power.
Water
Tanzania: AfDB aided project improves access to water and sanitation
The Zanzibar Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project has provided water and sanitation services to around 287,000 people.
Renewable energy
Kenyan renewable energy expert wins GWEC revolutionary award
Wangari Muchiri, a Kenya-based renewable energy planning expert, is the winner of the first edition of the REvolutionaries: The Steve Sawyer Memorial Award.
Future Energy
Kenya’s 2-in-1 facility to treat faecal waste and produce biofuels
The 2-in-1 design is an innovative concept for the treatment of faecal waste while generating sustainable biomass fuel for local commercial buyers.
Future Energy
Uganda: E-mobility on a pay as you go model to boost...
E-mobility star-up Zembo is trying to create a new market for e-mobility in Ugandan capital Kampala with a lease-to-own business model for electric motorcycles.
Finance and Policy
Rwanda secures $150m to improve access to modern energy
The World Bank approved $150 million to improve access to modern energy for households, enterprises, and public institutions in Rwanda.
Finance and Policy
KenGen seeks advisory for sale of certified emissions reduction
KenGen intends to engage a transaction advisor for sale of certified emission reductions from the Clean Development Mechanism projects.
