The first batch of the 16,44-metre-long wind turbine blades for the Cookhouse project has reached South Africa. (Image source: nateOne/Flickr)
Wind turbines for the construction of Cookhouse wind farm in South Africas Eastern Cape province have reached the Port of Ngqura, outside Port Elizabeth in South Africa
Use of geothermal power is part of Kenya’s strategy of diversifying the power generation mix for security of supply and reducing cost of electricity. (Image source: sxc.hu)
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (Kenya Power) has signed a power purchase agreement with Africa Geothermal International Kenya (AGIL) to establish a 140MW geothermal project in Longonot, Kenya
Africa’s Standard Bank and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have signed a US$2bn agreement to fund renewable energy projects in South Africa
Rwanda has allocated US$27mn for drilling three geothermal wells on the southern slopes of the Karisimbi volcano
The World Bank has approved the support for reducing cost of power supply and promotion private sector participation in both power and gas sectors. (Image source: TheAlieness GiselaGiardino/Flickr)
The World Bank has sanctioned US$121.5mn for Tanzania to help the east African country facilitate its power sector reforms and strengthen its capacity for optimal use of its gas reserves