Construction of the Noor 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) independent power project (IPP) has commenced in Morocco
Energy
Rwanda, Burundi power project gets EU financial boost
The European Union (EU) will provide a financial boost of nearly US$49mn for the commencement of the construction of a 143km 220kV transmission line from Rwanda’s Kigoma to Burundi’s Gitega
Ghana and Japan sign agreement for power project
The power project is expected to improve medical facilities, education standards and small and medium business in the northern part of Ghana. (Image source: Oran Viriyincy/Flickr)
Ghana and Japan have signed an agreement worth US$14mn for the improvement of a power project in the Brong Ahafo and Northern Region of the West African country
Soventix to construct one of largest roof-mounted photovoltaic plants in South Africa
Photovoltaic (PV) technology specialist Soventix South Africa has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for one of the largest roof-mounted PV plants in South Africa
Partnerships to pave way for solar technology in off-grid Kenyan communities
Solar energy provider BBOXX has partnered with Brighterlite Kenya and Rural Development Solutions (RuDeSo) in order to help it provide 2.5mn off-grid customers in Kenya with an on-grid experience by 2018