LPC will soon start carrying out a feasibility study for a possible development of a hydropower scheme on the Lufubu River. (Image source: PSNH/Flickr)
Lufubu Power Company (LPC) in Zambia will establish a hydro power project in the countrys Northern Province, which will be expected to help mitigate the Zambias current power deficit
The project will add 300MW to power generation capacity of Kenya and benefit the country by providing clean and affordable energy. (Image source: Ryan McD/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funds worth US$150mn for a wind power project in Kenyas Lake Turkana region
Urban centres and villages along the transmission line will benefit from the power project. (Image source: sxc.hu)
Tanzania has launched a rural electrification programme with the help of the Swedish government
The World Bank has provided its first Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG) for US$145mn to support Nigerias gas sector and bring more electricity to Nigerian consumers
Caterpillar has entered into an international power projects (IPP) agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Zahid Group’s subsidiary company, Altaaqa Global, which will ensure an increase in electricity generation across the African continent within weeks