South Africa could tap into its natural gas reserves to expand its energy mix and support growth across the economy, recommended McKinsey Global Institute
Energy
UN body to aid Africa with nuclear power generation
UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has decided to help African nations with the development of nuclear energy for electricity generation
Telkom to develop solar park at Pretoria
South African telecom operator Telkom has released a tender for the design and construction of a three megawatt solar-powered plant at Telkom Park in Pretoria
Save fuel and reduce energy costs
In many remote areas or regions where the electricity supply is unstable or expensive, grids powered by diesel generators are extremely common
Uganda power company invests in smart meters
Ugandas retail power distributor Umeme Power Company is reported to be investing US$24mn in automated meter-reading technology that uses smart meters to help it curb energy losses among large commercial consumers