South Africa needs at least 50GW of generation capacity to achieve energy security. The country has…
Category: Prospects & Challenge
South Africa Woes Continue as Eskom’s Diesel Budget Runs Dry
Eskom power utility’s budget to buy diesel is running on empty. Eskom burns 9 million litres…
UNDP Launches the Africa Renewable Energy Forum at COP 27
UNDP launched the Africa Renewable Energy Forum (AREF) at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, under…
Rising Energy Costs Shoot-up Inflation in UK
The UK inflation rose to 11.1% in October due to energy costs. Britain’s inflation reached its…
USA Halts More Than 1000 Solar Shipments
Over 1000 shipments of solar energy components piled up at U.S. ports. Seizures intended to heap…
South Africa in for Another Six to 12 Months of Undulating Blackouts
South Africans to experience extensive load shedding until next year. Significant repairs and capital investment projects…
Caledonia Mining Launches Massive Solar Power Plant in Zimbabwe
Caledonia Mining corporation erects a solar power plant at Blanket Mine. The solar plant is expected…
Germany Gives Approval for Lifetime Extension of Nuclear Plants
Government to reconsider its position because of fears of looming energy shortages. The three nuclear power…
West Faces Power Reliability Challenges from Growing Renewables Use
The West plans to retire nearly 26 GW of coal and natural gas-fired resources. Most western…
Nigeria Offers Concession On $1.3 Billion Zungeru Power Plant
Nigeria plans to grant a concession on its $1.3 billion hydropower plant. The private partner will…