The Tanzanian government has outlined plans to diversify the country’s power generation mix and increase output by investing in renewable energy
Energy
Aggreko to provide power in Mozambique and Namibia
Energy supplier Aggreko has signed a US$200mn deal with Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and NamPower to provide 122MW of gas fuelled-power in Mozambique during the next two years
Uranium Hunter targets uranium opportunities in West Africa
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
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)