The 152MW wind farm will be first of its kind in Senegal. (Image source: jbdodane/Flickr)
American Capital Energy & Infrastructure (ACEI) has said it will invest in a 152MW wind farm in Senegal
ACEI to invest in West Africa’s largest wind farm
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APR Energy signs 35MW Botswana power generation deal
The new plant is expected to be commissioned in Q3 2015. (Image source: APR Energy)
APR Energy has signed a contract with the Botswana Power Corporation to provide the country with 35MW of electricity over a two-year period
Mozambican clean energy sector receives SEFA support
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
South Africa to create a fuel cell product for domestic use
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
Clean energy sources can satisfy Djibouti's power needs
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)