The technology group Voith has signed a comprehensive service and operations consultancy contract for the Ethiopian hydropower plant Gilgel Gibe II during the G20 Investment Summit in Berlin, Germany
Power Generation
South Sudan to restore reliable electricity supply to Juba’s central business district
The government of South Sudan has commissioned a US$38mn upgraded power distribution system financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to restore reliable electricity supply to Juba’s central business district and boost suburban livelihoods
Siemens addresses Ethiopia’s energy and infrastructure challenges
At the G20 summit, Siemens committed to supporting and contributing to Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan II and its objective of electrifying Ethiopia
Africa’s energy future matters for the world, says IEA report
Africa is set to become increasingly influential in shaping global energy trends over the next two decades as it undergoes the largest process of urbanisation the world has ever seen, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency
IEA: Global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate
Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing – a trend that has major implications for consumers, businesses and the environment, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA)