Scatec Awarded Hybrid Solar Contracts in South Africa’s Emergency Tender

Scatec has been awarded 50MW of contracts for each of the Kenhardt 1, 2 and 3…

Kenya to Enact Improved Mini-Grid Regulations

Kenya has developed new mini-grid regulations to streamline development. The government believes that the regulations will…

South Africa Extends Bidding Time for REIPPP Window 5

South African government has extended the bidding deadline for its ongoing bid window 5 RFP. The…

MALAWI: Malawi to Add at Least 500MW to the National Grid

Government to add at least 500MW to existing grid capacity Invests in electricity projects Projects to…

Germany to Test Solar PV Roofs Over Highways

German and Austrian researchers are testing highway rooftop deployments. A pilot scheme is to be implemented…

Brazil’s Set for its First Wind-Solar Hybrid Plant

Votorantim Energia and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is set to develop solar/wind hybrid project…

AfDB, Tanzania Sign $140m Loan Agreements for Increased Power Generation

The AfDB will provide $140m in loan funding to Tanzania for the construction of a hydropower…

Chairman of Irish Clean Energy Company Resigns Following Disparaging Africa Comments

Eddie O’Connor, founder and chairman of one of  Ireland’s largest clean energy company, has resigned. The…

Saudi Arabia’s Largest Solar Plant Set for Financial Close

Saudi Arabia’s largest solar PV project is set to achieve financial close. The development of the…

ACWA Power to Participate in South Africa’s Next Clean Energy Auction

ACWA intends to participate in South Africa’s next clean energy auction. The company is already developing…