Caterpillar Inc. has announced the launch of 31 new models of Cat GC diesel generator sets, the company’s new range of value-engineered standby power solutions specifically targeted for the global electrical contractor market
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Enel Green Power commences operation of its 140MW Nxuba wind farm

The wind farm will be supported by a 20-year power supply agreement with the South African energy utility Eskom. (Image source: Ed White/Pixabay)
The Enel Group’s South African renewable energy subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA (EGP RSA) has reached commercial operation on its 140MW Nxuba wind farm in the Eastern Cape province
Siemens Gamesa to develop wind farm project in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has many renewable resources covering wind, solar, geothermal and biomass and the country aims to become a regional power hub in the Horn of Africa. (Image source: Siemens Gamesa)
Siemens Gamesa has signed its first wind power project in Ethiopia with state-owned electricity company Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), strengthening its leadership in Africa as the country begins to expand its green energy capacity to meet ambitious renewable targets
Sasol and Azura Power sign sale securities purchase agreement

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other conditions. (Image source: 127071/Pixabay)
Sasol has signed a sale securities purchase agreement with Azura Power Limited for the divestment of the company’s full shareholding in CTRG, the gas-to-power plant located in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique
AECF unveils US$8.5mn grant to support clean energy businesses in Somalia

This programme aims to enable 300,000 people access clean energy and create jobs for both youth and women. (Image source: AECF)
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has unveiled an US$8.5mn grant facility to support adoption and diversification of renewable energy solutions in the Somalia and Somaliland