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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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Local Energy News

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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International Energy News Renewable Energy

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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International Energy News

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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International Energy Renewable Energy

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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Local Energy News Oil Petroleum

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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International Energy Renewable Energy

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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International Energy Renewable Energy

23 MW Solar Plant to be Built in The Gambia

Gambian President Adama Barrow has commissioned a 23 MW Solar Plant in Jambur to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels for electricity generation. The plant comes as part of The Gambia’s strategy to generate 50% of its energy mix from renewable energy by 2030. “The project clearly demonstrates the country’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and greening our energy landscape,” stated President Barrow. The project is part of a plan for a

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International Energy News Renewable Energy

Morocco Allocates 1M Hectares for Green Hydrogen Projects

Morocco plans to allocate one million hectares of land for green hydrogen projects, part of a broader strategy to attract investment in the sector. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch revealed that the land allocation will be rolled out gradually, with an initial release of 300,000 hectares. The government intends to offer plots of land ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 hectares – tailored to suit the scale of proposed projects – within a structured contractual framework to

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Energy International News

Astra Energy to Develop 100 MW Project in Lesotho

Independent power producer Astra Energy has partnered with the Lesotho National Development Corporation to develop a 100 MW renewable energy project in Lesotho. Under a public-private partnership model established with Astra Energy’s agent Aztec Management Consultants, the project will double Lesotho’s current installed electrical capacity –currently estimated at 77 MW. “The project will improve the reliability of the electricity supply, which is essential for a growing economy. Successful completion of the project will also create

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