Scatec Solar has signed an agreement to develop, build, own and operate a solar power plant in Jigawa State, Nigeria
Renewables
‘Africa’s first solar powered bus’ launched in Uganda
![The bus is run on a traction motor powered by a battery linked to the solar panel on the roof. (Image Source: Kiira Motors)](/images/Africas_first_solar_powered_bus111.jpg)
The bus is run on a traction motor powered by a battery linked to the solar panel on the roof. (Image Source: Kiira Motors)
Kiira Motors has launched the Kayoola, claimed to be Africa’s first solar powered bus, in Kampala, Uganda
South Africa’s Cennergi wind farm reaches commercial operation
![Construction of the farm started in June 2014 after extensive upgrades to the Eskom Poseidon substation and associated infrastructure to enable the project to deliver its generated electricity to the grid. (Image Source: Vitor Bitencourt Silva/Pixabay)](/images/Cennergi-134MW-wind-farm.jpg)
Construction of the farm started in June 2014 after extensive upgrades to the Eskom Poseidon substation and associated infrastructure to enable the project to deliver its generated electricity to the grid. (Image Source: Vitor Bitencourt Silva/Pixabay)
Indian integrated power company, Cennergi, Tata Power’s joint-venture with Exxaro Resources in South Africa, has announced that its 134MW Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Farm has achieved commercial operation
Nigeria signs MoU with IPP consortium
The Nigerian government has signed an MoU with a consortium consisting of Nigeria-based Nigus Greenergy and South African Volt Renewables for the development of three solar power plants with a total capacity of 300MW
EAPIC to focus on rural geothermal energy, say organisers
The upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi, Kenya will focus on how the region can harness the opportunities presented by geothermal power among rural communities, organisers have said