Zambia to import an additional 40 megawatts of power from Mozambique

Zambia and Mozambique strengthened their collaboration to address Zambia’s electricity deficit by signing an agreement for additional power imports last week. The agreement, signed by Zambia’s power utility, Zesco Limited, and Mozambique’s state-owned energy firm, Mozambique Electricity (EDM), will enable Zambia to import an additional 40 megawatts of power, supplementing the existing 50 megawatts from a previous agreement. This brings the total importation to 90 megawatts, effective until June 30, 2025. Victor Mapani, managing director

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Study Shows Consistency in Global Wind Power Production

Consulting firm Eoltech has released findings from a recent study examining wind resource variations over the past 15 years. The study reveals that global wind power production maintains a high level of predictability. According to the results, wind power production worldwide exhibits annual fluctuations within a range of ±3%. These conclusions are based on data from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council index, which covers 80% of onshore wind farms installed globally by 2023. “While individual

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Trina Solar to Install 283 MW Power Plant in South Africa

Solar energy provider Trina Solar – in collaboration with China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group – will install the 283 MW Mooi Plaats solar power plant located in Northern Cape, South Africa. Trina Solar will provide modules for the power plant, which will utilize energy generated by 416,325 panels from the NEG21C.20 Vertex N series and display efficiency levels of up to 23.2%. “We are proud to partner with China Energy International Group

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Namibia’s Renewable Energy Drive: Path to Sustainable Growth

Namibia boasts over 100 GW of wind potential, abundant sunlight averaging 10 hours per day, and significant hydropower potential exceeding 10,000 GWh annually. To harness these resources, the country is embarking on a renewable energy journey, aiming to achieve 70% electricity generation from renewables and near-universal electricity coverage by 2030. The upcoming Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek will play a pivotal role in supporting this transition. By connecting investors with clean energy opportunities,

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Saurimo Photovoltaic Plant Set to Power Thousands in Angola

The Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Carlos, announced that the Saurimo photovoltaic plant, located in Lunda-Sul, Angola, will commence operations later this month, providing a capacity of 26.13 megawatts of clean energy. Constructed on a sprawling 65-hectare site, the project is a collaboration between the South African company ‘Sun África’ and ‘MCA Angola’ and comes with a price tag of 38.839 million euros. It boasts a staggering array of 44,850 solar panels, poised to

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Botswana’s 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗪 𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧

This morning President Masisi officiated at the ground breaking of 100 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster , the first of its kind and scale in Botswana. The phase 1 of this project will generate 50 MW and will completed in January 2025 and the other 50 MW 6 months later , bringing a total of 100 MW by July 2025. The 100MW Mmadinare Solar is the first utility scale grid connected solar PV project and will

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Germany and Namibia Forge Partnership for Green Hydrogen Development

German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck, and Namibian Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, have inked an agreement to bolster the Green Hydrogen Namibia Program, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy collaboration. The newly formed initiative aims to cultivate local hydrogen value chains, drive green industrialization, and conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments for pertinent projects, laying the groundwork for a greener future. In a show of support, Germany

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Trina Solar Unveils 195 MW Springbok Solar Project in South Africa

Trina Solar, a leading South African PV panel producer, has launched the groundbreaking 195 MW Springbok solar project in collaboration with renewable energy firm SOLA and construction group WBHO. Situated in South Africa’s Free State province, the Springbok project marks a significant milestone as the country’s first and largest privately developed n-type utility-scale project, boasting a capacity of 195 MW. Leveraging n-type technology, Trina Solar will supply 331,200 panels of its Vertex N series modules.

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Sonangol Invites US Investors to Explore Opportunities in Angola’s Energy Sector

Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has undergone privatization, enhancing its competitiveness and capacity as an operator. Seeking partnerships for exploration and production projects, Sonangol is reaching out to US companies. A networking event in Houston on March 19, hosted by Angola Oil & Gas 2024, presents a platform for Sonangol and US investors to connect and forge strategic alliances. Supported by key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Sonangol, and others,

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Libya’s REAoL Signs Renewable Energy MoU

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) has signed an MoU with a Canadian consortium comprising engineering and construction firm Petro Techna International Company and investment company Jacob Capital. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in renewable energy projects. The agreement – signed by REAoL Chairman Abdul Salam Al Ansari and Petro Techna’s President and CEO Ali Malik in March 2024 – will leverage Canadian expertise in the Libyan renewable energy sector, specifically in advisory

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