Uranium Hunter Corporation has announced it has acquired properties in West Africa in order to explore growth opportunities in the demand and supply of uranium for future world demand of electricity
Energy
South Africa receives renewable energy help from Denmark
Denmark will provide financial support to South Africa to invest in wind-based electricity generation. (Image source: vaxomatic/Flicker)
Denmark has said it will help South Africa move towards a low-carbon economy by assisting in the growth of the country’s renewable energy sector
Kenya invests US$6.5 million in renewable power projects
Kenya has announced it is developing renewable power projects in the North Eastern and Rift Valley provinces at a total cost of Ksh 560mn (approximately US$6.5mn)
Libya can produce more energy from solar power than oil, says research
According to the research, Libya can generate enough renewable power to attain self sufficiency and also cater to the power needs of its neighboring countries. (Image source: ricketyus/Flickr)
Libya could generate approximately five times the amount of energy from solar power than it currently produces in crude oil, according to research carried out by Nottingham Trent University
Nigeria to receive US$50 million for renewable energy projects
Improving energy efficiency and increasing the use of renewables is in line with the Nigeria’s national policy. (Image source: Dave Dugdale/Flickr)
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) will provide Nigeria with US$50mn to support an African Development Bank (AfBD)-backed programme for renewable energy and energy-efficiency development within the country