In Mozambique, solar energy remains an untapped energy source, along with biomass. (Image source: Emily/Flickr)
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a US$740,000 technical assistance grant for the Mozambican government to enhance private investments in the country’s renewable energy sector
The fuel cell product is an economically viable alternative to extending grid transmission lines in South Africa. (Image source: Pixabay)
South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum and Canada’s Ballard Power Systems are developing a fuel cell product that can aid with the supply of 230 volts of alternating current (AC) through a mini-grid
The IRENA report has suggested that Djibouti tap into geothermal, solar and wind power resources to generate more electricity. (Image source: LydurSkulason/Flickr)
Djibouti is poised to reach its goal of sourcing 100 per cent of its energy needs from renewables by 2020, stated a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
The power plants with a combined capacity of 50MW will aid Cameroon with reliable power. (Image source: Altaaqa Global)
Altaaqa Global has installed and commissioned temporary gas power plants, with a combined capacity of 50MW in Cameroon, in a span of just three weeks
The uptake of renewable energy follows a resolution made in 2012 by southern African countries to increase the uptake of cleaner energy sources that aid in reducing carbon emissions. (Image source: BrightSourceEnergy/Flickr)
Southern African countries plan to commission new projects that are expected to add 2,763MW of power in 2015, and finalise on a member state to host a regional centre for the promotion of renewable energy projects in the region