Denmark has said it will help South Africa move towards a low-carbon economy by assisting in the growth of the country’s renewable energy sector
Energy
Kenya invests US$6.5 million in renewable power projects
Kenya has announced it is developing renewable power projects in the North Eastern and Rift Valley provinces at a total cost of Ksh 560mn (approximately US$6.5mn)
Libya can produce more energy from solar power than oil, says research
Libya could generate approximately five times the amount of energy from solar power than it currently produces in crude oil, according to research carried out by Nottingham Trent University
Nigeria to receive US$50 million for renewable energy projects
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) will provide Nigeria with US$50mn to support an African Development Bank (AfBD)-backed programme for renewable energy and energy-efficiency development within the country
AfDB to undertake water and power projects in Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed plans to roll out water and power sector rehabilitation projects in several parts of Zimbabwe under the support of the Zimbabwe Multi-Donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund)