Solar power project developer SolarReserve has completed two 75MW photovoltaic projects, which will power the Eskom South African electric grid with renewable energy
Renewables
Tea company opens East Africa's largest solar plant

The 1MW solar plant is expected to cut energy costs on the tea farm by 30 per cent. (Image source: Williamson Tea)
Williamson Tea has inaugurated East Africas largest solar plant at the Changoi Tea Farm in western Kenya
Work begins on 61MW Kenyan wind farm

The Kinangop Wind Farm is projected to be one of East Africas largest wind farms. (Image souce: CGP Grey/Flickr)
Work on the 61MW Kinangop Wind Farm in Kenya has commenced with Aurecon appointed as the main project engineer by Kinangop Wind Park Ltd
Samsung launches solar-powered internet school in Rwanda

Samsung is aiming to reach more than 2.5mn students in Africa by 2015. (Image source: SamsungTomorrow)
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched the first solar-powered internet school (SPIS) at GS Kamabare School in Bugesera District, Rwanda
Upp portable fuel cell now available across Africa
A new clean energy alternative for powering USB devices, Intelligent Energys Upp™ personal energy device, has been launched internationally, with Africa forming a key target market