The Nigerian government has signed an MoU with a consortium consisting of Nigeria-based Nigus Greenergy and South African Volt Renewables for the development of three solar power plants with a total capacity of 300MW
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Tanzanian minister launches new green agenda to attract investment

Construction of the Rusumo falls hydropower plant is expected to attract more sustainable investment. (Image source: Gisela Giardino/Flickr)
Tanzania’s minister of energy and minerals has launched a new sustainable energy agenda to attract sustainable investment into the country
South Africa's Eskom secures US$1.4bn loan from AfDB

The principal debt on this loan will be settled five years after the signing date, while the other loans are payable over 20 years, Eskom said. (Image Source: Eskom)
State owned power facility, Eskom has received a loan boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to fund its expansion programme, including the Medupi and Kusile new build projects
EAPIC to focus on rural geothermal energy, say organisers
The upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi, Kenya will focus on how the region can harness the opportunities presented by geothermal power among rural communities, organisers have said
Caterpillar & Altaaqa Global work together to empower locals
Global temporary power solutions company, Altaaqa Global Caterpillar Rental Power, has developed a solution to providing reliable energy access in Cameroon.