ENGIE will have a total installed capacity of 1,320 MW in South Africa. (Image source: ENGIE)
ENGIE has completed the acquisition of Abengoa’s indirect stake in Xina Solar One (Pty) Ltd
ENGIE completes acquisition of Xina Solar One in South Africa
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AEF 2021: Africa could lead the way in renewables
Africa’s immense solar and wind resources means it could become a leader in renewables. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
In the wake of COP26, at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2021, heavy focus was placed on the role of renewables in the ongoing quest to end energy poverty on the continent
Power Africa and DBSA sign MoU at AEF 2021
The MoU was signed by DBSA group executive, Origination & Client Coverage, Mohan Vivekanandan and Power Africa Coordinator Mark Carrato. (Image soure: EnergyNet)
At the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2021, Power Africa and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to renew their partnership to finance clean energy and transmission projects in sub-Saharan Africa
Unlocking successful independent power projects in Nigeria
A smart power plant. (Image source: Wärtsilä Energy)
The successful completion of the Azura Edo 450MW gas-fired power project in 2016 was hailed at the time as setting the blueprint for future independent power projects in Nigeria but, five years on, no new independent projects have come to fruition
Azelio to supply energy storage units to Wee Bee Ltd
Azelio’s TES.POD aims to secure a sustainable, cost-effective and reliable energy supply. (Image source: Azelio)
Azelio has won an order worth US$1.2mn for eight units with 1.3 MWh clean electricity supply of its long duration energy storage, TES.POD, from South African-based farming company Wee Bee Ltd