Energy

Why Uganda must switch to geothermal energy

According to Ugandas Ministry of Energy, geothermal energy could solve problems pertaining to energy reliability and security, economic development and air quality. (Image source: HaukurHerbertssen/Flickr)

In its effort to address ongoing power shortages, Uganda is making geothermal technology a viable option to solve energy problems and has taken a strategic decision to develop available energy sources in the country

South Africa’s wind energy forecast for 2015 released

There is a strong sense of optimism over the manner in which South Africa has developed a renewable energy portfolio in five years, stated the report. (Image source: Jim Hammer/Flickr)

The official wind energy forecast for the South African market has been released, and it details the key trends in wind energy for the year 2015

Aggreko extends contract with Côte d’Ivoire for 200MW Vridi power project

The 200MW Vridi plant in Côte d’Ivoire is a critical source of power to the country. (Image source: Aggreko)

Scottish power generation company Aggreko has announced a three-year contract extension with Côte d’Ivoire for the 200MW gas-fired power project in the Vridi area near Abidjan

Zimbabwe targets production of 9,000GW of electricity by 2015

Zimbabwe Power Company has been improving existing facilities and conducts routine checks at major power stations to ensure smooth functioning. (Image source: Lleewu/Flickr)

Zimbabwe’s power utility Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has set a target of producing 9,000GW of electricity in 2015