manufacturing
Solar
3-Year supply of glass secured for production of 59GW of solar...
JinkoSolar announced the signing of a solar glass procurement contract with Flat Glass Group, securing approximately 338 million square metres of rolled glass.
Business and markets
New dealers appointed by Cummins in North and West Africa
Cummins has appointed 11 new dealers as in-country representatives in North and West Africa. The firm conducted training virtually due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
Solar
Single module manufacturing champion wins another national honour!
JA Solar Technology won the honour of Single Champion Demonstration Enterprise in the Manufacturing Industry for its main PV modules.
Finance and Policy
USAID West Africa Trade Hub encourages growth in strategic sectors
Request for Expressions of Interest in private sector grants of between $100,000 and $500,000 in Cabo Verde co-investment programme is underway. Deadline for submission is 31 March 2021.
Solar
Egypt scraps solar tender while manufacturer launches PV assembly line
In Egypt, EETC cancels its 200MW tender to establish a solar power plant in the West Nile area while a manufacturer installs a PV module production line.
Business and markets
Ed’s note: Less aid, more trade clears the way to boost...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement brings hope for future generations of entrepreneurs across all sectors.
Energy Efficiency
Babcock receives energy project award for NOx abatement solution
Final performance tests conducted in Q1 2019, indicated that NOx production was reduced to significantly lower than local environmental requirements.
Generation
Driving manufacturing efficiency through gas-generated energy
Industries around the world are looking for ways to supplement their energy supply to ensure they can continue operating should the country’s grid go down.
Business and markets
AERC plenary mulls Africa’s economic recovery post-COVID-19
Post-COVID-19 African manufacturers can take advantage of opportunities that lead to African trade and global supply chain realignment.
Business and markets
COVID-19 supply disruptions to impact Indian solar manufacturing model
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the over-reliance of countries on China to carry through their energy transition.
