Burundi has officially inaugurated the country’s first utility-scale solar field, as part of push to leverage renewable energy for improved access to electricity for homes and businesses. The grid-connected 7.5MW solar power plant, located in Mubuga, became operational in 2021. It has since then provided more than 10% of Burundi’s… +
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) lauds the recent inking between Savannah Energy Niger Solar Limited, a subsidiary of British independent energy company Savannah Energy, and the Government of Niger on the development of two solar photovoltaic power plants with a combined capacity of up to 200 MW. In this significant… +
Green Energy Africa Summit (GreenEnergyAfricaSummit.com) has today announced its Advisory Committee for the summit, to be held in the heart of South Africa’s Cape Town on 10-11 October. Held under the theme, “Unlocking Africa’s Just Energy Potential”, the Green Energy Africa Summit (GEA) will provide unrivalled opportunities throughout its two-day programme… +
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber Several years ago, the African energy industry was in survival mode. The COVID-19 pandemic had practically eliminated demand for crude oil, and African exports dropped sharply. That’s why — though many African states are still feeling the wounds inflicted by COVID —… +
With the discovery of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field in 2015 and the latest developments regarding the BirAllah field, Mauritania has become an increasingly attractive destination for investment. In addition to hydrocarbon supply benefits, the country is set to see numerous economic opportunities made possible through oil and… +
Financing Objectives Components The project will improve the electricity supply, improving the population’s socio-economic development Target area and population The project entails the construction of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant near the town of Dekemhare 40 km southeast of the capital Asmara, and to increase the capacity to supply… +
The AENCon23 Renewable Energy Investment Conference (www.AEN.finance) will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 25-26 April 2023 to engage international financiers and technology providers on renewable energy investment opportunities in Ethiopia and Tanzania. In partnership with the Ministry of Water and Energy of Ethiopia and the… +
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is taking its Invest in African Energy Forum to Paris for the next leg of its investment tour. Taking place on June 1 at the Westin Paris Vendome, the Paris edition will serve as the premier networking function for European investors and African policymakers,… +
A timely regulatory overhaul of Africa’s fledgling electricity sector will attract private sector investment and ensure energy security on the continent, stakeholders meeting at an electricity dialogue, have agreed. More than 600 million Africans have no access to electricity and Africa generates only 4% of the global energy. Despite vast… +
The fifth edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference will take place from April 25-27, convening high-level executives, government representatives and global investors to discuss the future of Namibia’s energy sector Three major oil and gas discoveries, billions of dollars-worth of green hydrogen projects launched and a suite of multi-industry… +
