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TE H2 and VERBUND to Develop Major Green Hydrogen Project in Tunisia

TE H2, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and EREN Groupe, along with Austrian electric company VERBUND, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tunisia to explore the development of a substantial green hydrogen project named H2 Notos. The H2 Notos project aims to produce green hydrogen using electrolysers powered by large onshore wind and solar projects, utilizing desalinated seawater. The green hydrogen produced will be exported to Central Europe. Initially, the project is expected

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Luena Inaugurates 25.3 MW Solar Photovoltaic Park to Power Over 171,000 Consumers

The municipality of Luena in Moxico province has launched a 25.3 megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Park, now operational and capable of serving more than 171,000 consumers. This new installation, costing over 36 million euros, features 43,680 solar panels. It is expected to save the province approximately 19.5 million liters of fuel annually and prevent the emission of more than 68 tons of carbon dioxide each year. With the new park, Moxico gains an additional source of

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Luena Solar-PV Energy Park Inaugurated to Boost Angola’s Energy Diversification

The Luena Solar-Photovoltaic Energy Park in Moxico, with an installed capacity of 25.3 megawatts peak (MWp) and the potential to supply electricity to 59,463 customers, was officially activated on Friday last week. This project is part of the Angola 2025 Plan, a government initiative aimed at diversifying the country’s energy mix and ensuring that 82 percent of the rural population has access to electricity. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Water,

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Mozambique’s Solar Power Production Rises by 14% in Q1

Electricity production from solar parks in Mozambique increased by nearly 14% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to official data reviewed by Lusa. However, solar energy still accounts for less than 0.5% of the country’s total electricity production. The government’s budget execution report for January to March indicates that the country’s six large solar parks, along with other smaller plants, produced a total of 19,688 megawatt-hours

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Egypt secures land for world’s largest wind farm

Egypt has signed a land access agreement with an Egyptian-Emirati consortium to construct a 10 GW onshore wind farm in Upper Egypt. The project, set to be one of the largest in the world, has a project value exceeding $10 billion, according to a statement by the Egyptian cabinet. The coalition includes Egyptian-Emeriti Infinity Power, the largest African renewable energy developer, Egyptian infrastructure company Hassan Allam Utilities, and the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, Masdar.

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Luena Photovoltaic Plant Set to Boost Moxico’s Energy Supply by Next Month

The Luena Photovoltaic Plant in Moxico province is slated to become operational next month, following the completion of electrical grid interconnection work scheduled for May 30th. This project will significantly enhance the city’s electricity distribution capacity, contributing over 26 MW to the local grid. According to the Moxico provincial government’s Facebook page, the plant is currently in its experimental phase and has the capacity to meet the energy demand of approximately 20 MW. The final

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BRILHO Programme Empowers 2.2 Million Mozambicans with Renewable Energy Access

The BRILHO Programme, designed to foster sustainability and provide universal access to clean energy, has benefitted over 2.2 million Mozambicans in the first quarter of this year. According to program officials, 1,332,230 individuals have gained access to solar systems, while 920,790 people have benefited from improved cooking solutions, resulting in a reduction of over 560,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. In addition to providing clean energy access, the BRILHO Programme has facilitated economic empowerment by

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AMEA Power Secures 20-Year PPA for Doornhoek Solar PV Project in South Africa

Renewable energy firm AMEA Power, headquartered in the UAE, has announced the signing of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom, a major South African utility company, for the 120-megawatt Doornhoek Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project. The project, awarded under Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), was developed by a consortium led by AMEA Power in partnership with local entities. AMEA Power holds the majority share in the

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China Dominates Global Investment in Solar Module Manufacturing

According to a report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA), China maintained its stronghold on the global investment landscape in photovoltaic solar module manufacturing, accounting for 80% of global investment in 2023. The IEA’s findings suggest that China’s leadership in this sector is unlikely to change in the near future. The report paints an optimistic picture of the capacity of factories worldwide to produce solar installations necessary to achieve climate goals by 2030.

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Ivory Coast Advances Solar Energy Projects

The Ivory Coast plans to start building the Ferke Solar power plant in Sokoro, costing $63.5 million and boasting a 52 MW capacity. Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly revealed in April that construction will kick off in the second quarter of 2024, with operations targeted for the third quarter of 2025. The project, named Ferke Solar, originates from a January 2024 agreement signed with renewable energy firm PFO Africa, backed by Germany and the European Union.

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