British Columbia Launches Five Year Electrification Plan

British Columbia launches five-year electrification plan To ease the transition to renewable energy for homes and…

SOUTH AFRICA: Mining Industry to Gradually Transition from Coal

South Africa’s mining industry to gradually transition from coal Coal accounts for 82% of power generated…

New Mexico to Replace Coal Plant with Solar plus Storage

PNM plans to replace its San Juan coal plant with a solar plus storage power plant.…

South Africa’s Greefspan II Solar Power Plant to Commence Commercial Operations

The Greefspan II solar power plant will start commercial operations. The plant has a capacity of…

NIGERIA: Osinbajo Protests Move to Defund Gas Projects

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opposed the move to defund gas projects in African countries. Africa…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Open New Coal Mines

Zimbabwe to open more coal mines Critics warn of environmental costs As the world moves towards…

GHANA: NPP Estimates Cost for Electricity From Nuclear Power

Cost of electricity estimated at 5-8 cents per kWh The NPP carried out a pre-feasibility study…

AfDB Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform Reaches Financial Close

The African Development Bank has reached a financial close on financing agreements for a $20 million…

Globeleq Closes $362m Refinancing for 3 Projects in S Africa

Globeleq has refinanced 3 power plants in South Africa. In addition, the company raised $362m in…

UK to Finance Siemens Gamesa, GRI Renewable Local Wind Manufacturing

  The UK government will fund wind manufacturing expansion plans. The government will provide up to…