Category: Renewable Energy

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

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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

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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

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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

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Electricity generation from solar parks in Mozambique increased by 18.6% in 2024, yet it still accounts for less than 1% of the country’s total production, according to official data reviewed by Lusa. The budget execution report for January to December 2024 shows that solar power production from five large solar parks and smaller plants exceeded 101,247 megawatt-hours (MWh), up from 85,343 MWh in 2023. However, the government’s target of 138,808 MWh for the year was

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