Construction of the Noor 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) independent power project (IPP) has commenced in Morocco
Renewables
Partnerships to pave way for solar technology in off-grid Kenyan communities
Solar energy provider BBOXX has partnered with Brighterlite Kenya and Rural Development Solutions (RuDeSo) in order to help it provide 2.5mn off-grid customers in Kenya with an on-grid experience by 2018
ABB bags US$25 million order to power South African solar plant
Power and automation technology group ABB has won an order worth US$25mn to supply electrical and control systems for 75MW photovoltaic (PV) Kathu power plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa
AfDB approves US$150 million loan for Turkana Wind Power Project

The project will add 300MW to power generation capacity of Kenya and benefit the country by providing clean and affordable energy. (Image source: Ryan McD/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funds worth US$150mn for a wind power project in Kenyas Lake Turkana region
World Bank offers Djibouti geothermal energy support
The World Bank has revealed plans to extend support to Djibouti for geothermal energy exploration