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…

McDonald’s, eBay Sign PPAs for 345MW Solar Project in Louisiana

Lightsource has signed PPAs with McDonald’s and eBay Lightsource will supply both companies solar power from…