Cape Town-based South African renewable-energy company Red Rocket has announced that it has installed bird (avian) protection systems at…
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Hidden Tech in Chinese Inverters Triggers US Grid Security Fears
U.S. officials have flagged a growing security threat in Chinese-made inverters and batteries linked to the…
Sinopec Breaks Depth Record in Shale Gas Push
Sinopec has drilled the deepest shale gas well in China. The Tiebei 1hf well in the…
China Pivots in Africa: From Big Loans to Smart Energy Deals
China is now changing its energy strategy in Africa. The country is moving from massive loans…
Algeria and Slovenia Sign Strategic Energy Agreement
In a significant stride towards reinforcing Algeria’s strategic role as a reliable energy partner to Europe,…
Ethiopia Secures $1.6 Billion Energy and Minerals Deals
Ethiopia secured more than $1.6 billion worth of investment deals, most of these with Chinese firms.…
U.S. Sanctions Iran-China Oil Network as Nuclear Talks Falter
Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on a global network linked to Iran’s oil exports to China.…
Investec Eyes Energy Sector as It Applies for Trading Licence in South Africa
Investec, the JSE—and LSE-listed private banking group, has applied to South Africa’s National Energy Regulator (NERSA)…
Konexa Powers Up $3.6m Solar Boost for Nigerian Industry
UK-based energy company Konexa has secured $3.6 million to build a 50-megawatt (MW) solar plant and…
AfDB, EDF Power Togo’s Solar Push with €26.5m Boost
The African Development Bank Group (Afdb) has approved €26.5 million ($28.57 million) to fund a new…