US President Barack Obama has unveiled a new US initiative to help improve electricity access in Africa
Energy
Siemens bags power plant project contract in Algeria
Siemens has bagged a contract to supply power plant components for the Ras Djinet and Ain Arnat combined cycle power plants (CCPP) in Algeria
Nigeria to privatise 10 power stations
The Nigerian government has announced that it intends to privatise 10 power stations as part of its effort to guarantee an effective and sustainable power supply in the country and is looking for investors
QPI signs power plant deal with Djibouti
Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Electricity of Djibouti to jointly evaluate and develop a 60MW wind power plant in Djibouti
AECF invests in BBOXX for solar energy projects in Africa
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has invested US$300,000 in clean energy company BBOXX for solar energy projects across the continent