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
(Image source: Andrzej_Kubik)
The United Nations Development Programme UNDP has provided aid for a climate project being rolled out in Mbeere North Sub-County in Kenya’s Eastern region, which is expected to benefit more than 2,400 people
Kenya has plans to add 5,000MW to its grid by 2017 and authorities. (Image source: Joey Gannon/Flickr)
Kenya Power has secured a US$10mn loan from United Bank for Africa, as part of a five-year syndicated agreement to finance energy infrastructure in the East African nation