MoU signed to establish Botswana solar-powered data centre
from ODIRILE TOTENG in Gaborone, BotswanaBotswana BureauGABORONE, (CAJ News) – A NETHERLANDS-based energy developer and a United States-based data centre operator have…
Solar & wind
Africa Energy Bank gains momentum to bridge financing gap
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) — THE African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)…
Largest off-grid energy provider in Africa formed
by TINTSWALO BALOYIJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – IGNITE Power has officially concluded the acquisition of ENGIE Energy Access (EEA), one of Africa’s leading providers of…
Load shedding ruled out as SA power grid stabilises
by MTHULISI SIBANDAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has ruled out the possibility of load shedding for the…
Wind power gains momentum in South Africa’s energy mix
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – WIND power is emerging as one of South Africa’s most promising renewable energy sources, offering vast potential to reduce…
Survey launched to unlock Africa energy potential
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – A NEW joint initiative is calling on members of the African diaspora to share their views through a…
Zambia aims to be Africa’s energy hub
from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, ZambiaZambia BureauLUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA is positioning itself as an energy powerhouse in Africa. This marks a turnaround from being a…
PowerChina, Zambia partnership bearing fruit
from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, NamibiaZambia BureauLUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA has received a progress report on PowerChina’s International Groups operations in the host…
Spotlight Shines on SA Energy Champions at Africa Energy Forum
Leading SA renewable projects enjoy a global spotlightCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – “I have been attending these events for thirteen years and it’s time for us to change. In…
First grid-forming renewable project in SA
from BAATSHEBA RAMASHALA in PolokwaneLimpopo BureauPOLOKWANE, (CAJ News) – MZANSI Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement with Palabora Mining…