SOUTH AFRICA: Build for the Future on Existing Resources – Mantashe to Critics

Mantashe urged critics to see the need in building the economy on existing resources Argues for…

Seraphim Solar Introduces New Solar Modules

Seraphim has launched 670W solar modules using 210-mm wafers. The S5 series uses the industry’s largest…

Silicon Ranch to Partner with Green Power to Deploy Solar Plant in Georgia

Green Power EMC and Silicon Ranch will partner in 252MW solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The project…

SOUTH AFRICA: City of Cape Town Rejects Eskom’s Tariff Application

Cape Town Mayor opposes Eskom’ tariff application Hill-Lewis says residents cannot afford a tariff increment Seeks…

KENYA: Africas’ 1st Independent Power Transmission Grid Pioneered in Kenya

Kenya pioneers the first independent power transmission  project Seeks to increase private sector participation in transmission…

RTI International Issues RFA for the Development of Solar Mini-Grids in Uganda

USAID will provide grants for the development of mini-grids in a Ugandan refugee settlement. RTI is…

LIBERIA: Liberia Owes Cote d’Ivoire $9 Million for Electricity Supplied

Liberia owes $9 million in debt to Cote d’Ivoire. The Senate blames regulatory failure for debt…

Two Companies Secure $1M for Large-Scale Projects in Africa

 Energise Africa and Solarise Africa acquire $1 million for solar deployment. Uk crowd funders raised the…

EDFI Backs the Development of 11 Solar + Storage Mini-Grids in Lesotho

Several financiers plan to fund OnePower’s mini-grid project in Lesotho. OnePower will install 11 solar plus…

SOUTH AFRICA: NERSA Seeks Public Comments on Eskom’s Tariff Application

NERSA requests public comments Eskom tariff application To give a final decision on 25th February The…