The solar power generated by the three plants would be sold to South African power utility Eskom. (Image source: ActivSolar/Flickr)
Italian company Enel Green Power (EGP) has announced that the construction on three solar PV plants in South Africa has commenced
Demand for electricity now outstrips the capacity of Lusaka’s grid, prompting the US$200mn overhaul. (Image source: Aurecon)
Aurecon has secured a contract to provide services for the makeover of Lusaka’s power grid
Enugu state has abundant reserves of coal, which would be used to generate electricity. (Image source: Timitrius/Flickr)
The Nigerian government has signed an MoU with One Nation Energy Limited to set up a 500MW power plant in Nigeria’s Enugu state
Egypt is expanding and diversifying its energy producing capacity, with wind power playing a key part in its strategy. (Image source: Igor Srdanovic/Flickr)
Siemens has agreed a deal to help boost Egypt’s power generation capacity by up to a third by 2020
Eskom has faced increasing criticism for its failure to prevent blackouts and for delays in bringing Mepudi power plant on-stream. (Image source: Gavin Fordham/Flickr)
South African state-owned power utility, Eskom, has warned customers to expect more blackouts today
