Mobile solar systems are known to be reliable and provide up to 2,000MW of power to the agricultural sector. (Image source: Foncesoulstudio/Wikimedia Commons)
The governments of China and Malawi have signed an agreement to install and supply mobile solar power systems in the southeast African nation
Ghana faces several power deficits amounting to nearly 250MW, which escalate during maintenance periods and grid breakdowns. (Image source: Sanjit Bakshi/Flickr)
Nigerian conglomerate Sahara Group is set to build a 2,000MW thermal plant in Ghana in a bid to boost the country’s generation capacity
The interconnectivity would ensure a stable supply of power to eastern and southern African nations. (Image source: Kenmainr/Flickr)
The governments of Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania have signed an MoU for US$1.2bn for a power interconnector project between the three countries
Annobon Province is located in Equatorial Guinea, and relies on off-grid electricity sources such as generators. (Image source: Eaton)
US-based power management company Eaton has agreed to supply electrical engineering services and power distribution equipment for the construction of a 5MW solar microgrid system in Annobon Province, Equatorial Guinea
The summit will address the various issues pertaining to sustainable power generation in Africa, including scope for financial assistance. (Image source: Hopeabrams/Flickr)
The Powering Africa: Summit is scheduled to be held in Washington from 28-30 January 2015, with attendance from delegates belonging to over 12 African nations and various public/private sector companies from the US
