Libya could generate approximately five times the amount of energy from solar power than it currently produces in crude oil, according to research carried out by Nottingham Trent University
Renewables
South Africa receives renewable energy help from Denmark
Denmark has said it will help South Africa move towards a low-carbon economy by assisting in the growth of the country’s renewable energy sector
Tanzania to use geothermal energy to meet power crisis
The Tanzanian government has outlined plans to diversify the country’s power generation mix and increase output by investing in renewable energy
Rwanda to invest in drilling geothermal wells
Rwanda has allocated US$27mn for drilling three geothermal wells on the southern slopes of the Karisimbi volcano
Standard Bank and ICBC sign deal to fund South African energy projects
Africa’s Standard Bank and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have signed a US$2bn agreement to fund renewable energy projects in South Africa