The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the USA government’s development finance institution, has committed US$10mn to support the introduction of off-grid solar kits and appliances in Chad
Energy
New JCB generators in the Middle East
JCB Power Products has launched new open generators for the Middle East market
Edison and Ansaldo Energia to strengthen thermoelectric power
Edison and Ansaldo Energia have signed a contract for a new combined gas cycle that will use the most advanced Italian technology and make the thermoelectric power plant of Marghera Levante (VE) the most efficient in Europe
Jumeme starts construction of solar mini-grid project in Tanzania
RP Global, an independent renewable energy developer and majority shareholder of Jumeme Rural Power Supply Ltd, has announced that construction of the first phase of its ambitious solar-hybrid mini-grid project in Tanzania was in progress
Africa Energy Forum announces major rebranding in 21st year
Annual meeting for decision-makers in Africa’s energy community launches new brand identity to better represent core values of innovation, integrity and stakeholder collaboration