Cassava Technologies and Microsoft Launch Renewable Energy Training in South Africa

Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies has partnered with Microsoft to launch a renewable energy training initiative in South Africa, aimed at equipping local communities with the skills needed to advance renewable energy solutions and support the country’s energy transition. As part of the initiative, training hubs will be established in Cape Town and Johannesburg, offering programs focused on renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and microgrids. The initiative will prioritize women and youth, helping them develop

Loading

Read More Here

Mozambique and Germany Partner to Advance Green Hydrogen Development

Mozambique and Germany have signed a €500,000 financing agreement to support the development of the Green Hydrogen Project in Mozambique, aiming to diversify the country’s energy matrix. “The promotion of green hydrogen in Mozambique can help diversify energy supply, create job opportunities, and drive industrial and infrastructure development,” said Ronald Münch, Germany’s ambassador to Mozambique, in a joint statement. The agreement was signed between Eletricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and the German Development Bank (KfW), which

Loading

Read More Here

South Africa Secures Funding for Wind and Solar Energy Projects

South Africa’s renewable energy sector is set for expansion following successful funding for two major projects: the Overberg Wind Farm in the Western Cape and the Du Plessis Dam Solar PV2 project in the Northern Cape. Red Rocket has secured funding to begin phase one of the Overberg Wind Farm near Swellendam, which will eventually have a total capacity of 380MW. The first phase will contribute 242MW, with Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a subsidiary of

Loading

Read More Here

Mozambique Expands Solar Power with $110 Million Investment

A private Mozambican consortium plans to invest $110 million (€101 million) in a solar power plant in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, to strengthen the national grid, according to official documents accessed by Lusa. The Chibuto Solar Power Plant, a joint initiative between Sal Energia and state-owned Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), will have an installed capacity of 95 MW. Sal Energia will develop, finance, and construct the plant, along with the necessary grid connection infrastructure. The

Loading

Read More Here

Namibia Balances Oil Exploration and Green Energy Goals

President Nangolo Mbumba has defended Namibia’s dual pursuit of oil exploration and renewable energy, emphasizing that the country’s energy strategy aligns with global climate commitments, including the Paris Agreement. Amid concerns about the contradiction between fossil fuel projects and decarbonization efforts, Mbumba stressed that Namibia’s newly discovered oil resources will support a sustainable energy transition. “The development of our newly discovered oil resources is not contradictory to our decarbonization agenda. It is part of a

Loading

Read More Here

Morocco Approves $32.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects to Boost Industrial Output

Morocco has approved green hydrogen projects worth 319 billion dirhams ($32.5 billion) to support the production of ammonia, steel, and industrial fuel, marking a major step toward energy transition and economic growth. A Moroccan government committee has chosen leading international firms to spearhead the development of green ammonia, including U.S.-based Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. However, project timelines and funding details remain undisclosed. Additionally, the

Loading

Read More Here

AMEA Power Breaks Ground on 50 MW Bondoukou Solar Project in Ivory Coast

AMEA Power has officially launched construction of the 50 MW Bondoukou Solar Photovoltaic Project in Ivory Coast, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy transition. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by government officials and project financiers, including Ivory Coast’s Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, H.E. Sangafowa Coulibaly, and AMEA Power’s CFO, David Falcon. The $60 million project is being developed under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model by AMEA Goutougou, a subsidiary of AMEA

Loading

Read More Here

AMEA Power Begins Construction on 50 MW Solar Project in Ivory Coast

Renewable energy firm AMEA Power has commenced construction on a 50 MW solar power plant in Bondoukou, Ivory Coast. The $60 million project marks the company’s first operational asset in the country and supports the national goal of increasing renewable energy’s share to 45% of the energy mix. Once operational, the plant will generate 85 GWh of clean energy annually, supplying electricity to 358,000 households and reducing carbon emissions by approximately 52,000 tons. The project

Loading

Read More Here

AMEA Power to Develop 1,500MWh Battery Storage in Egypt

Dubai-based renewable energy company AMEA Power has signed agreements with the Egyptian government to develop standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a total capacity of 1,500MWh. The project will see 500MWh installed in Zafarana and 1,000MWh in Benban, enhancing grid stability and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. This initiative aligns with Egypt’s efforts to accelerate its energy transition. Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, stated that the project will not only

Loading

Read More Here

$7.9 Billion Green Hydrogen Project Set to Transform Nigeria’s Economy

A $7.9 billion green hydrogen project has been launched in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, with backing from China. The ambitious initiative will take place within the Liberty Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) at Atabrikang, in the Ibeno Local Government Area. The agreement was formalized in Uyo, Nigeria, with representatives from the Nigerian Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited (AHL), and China’s LONGi Green Energy Technology signing the deal. Idara Ekpo, Chief Visionary Officer of AHL, revealed that

Loading

Read More Here

en English pt Portuguese