EAST AFRICA
Issues
ESI Africa Edition 3 2018
East Africa continues to rise in popularity
On reading about a prospective tender from the Seychelles government for the development of a 4MW floating...
Future Energy
Clean energy sector growing in southern and eastern Africa
A new report exploring recent developments in the clean energy market in southern and eastern Africa shows market entry is challenging and requires targeted awareness-raising activities, increased financial inclusion and access to financing.
Generation
Small-scale hydropower development needs multi-faceted approach
Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa hosted a fascinating discussion around the potential for developing small scale hydropower in Africa.
Energy Efficiency
Water and energy savings solutions for the mining industry
Flowserve believe that what was possibly the best solution and way of doing things 10 or 20 years ago has been replaced by more innovative solutions.
Event News
#AUW2019: Expert interview with Siemens exec
SIEMENS: “One of the major technology contributors to the power generation and T&D sectors in Africa over last 157 years"
Press Releases
ATI backs OPIC & Actis to launch Kenya’s Kipeto Wind Power...
The African Trade Insurance Agency today announced that it has played a critical role in unlocking the financing for Kipeto Wind Power, Kenya’s newest wind farm.
Press Releases
East Africa’s regional integration plan approved
The African Development Bank has approved the East Africa Regional Integration Strategy Paper (RISP) laying out the roadmap for accelerating regional integration.
East Africa
Japanese firm secures contract for geothermal power project in Kenya
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Fuji Electric Co. has been awarded a contract for a complete geothermal power facility for the Olkaria I Geothermal Power Station...
Top Stories
Private equity shines in Bright Africa 2018 report
Independent investment firm RisCura has released its latest report on investing in Africa, Bright Africa 2018, which highlights that Africa’s consumer and business spending...
Press Releases
WorleyParsons contracted for Kenya’s second largest wind farm
Kenya’s second largest wind farm, the Kipeto Wind Power Project, has secured a 22-month owerner's engineer contract. The project will contribute an additional 100MW...
Generation
Nairobi | GIS substation commissioned
Kenya’s Energy Cabinet Secretary Hon. Charles Keter commissioned the 220/66kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation located at the city centre on Monday.
The substation...
