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The report sets out a blueprint for ensuring that women are recognised and empowered as equal partners in The Gambia’s energy transition, and bridges the gap between progressive national frameworks and their implementation on the ground The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and… +

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The programme is expected to support the avoidance of an estimated 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (tCO ₂e) over five years, subject to operational performance and final emissions calculations First WATT Renewable Limited and MTN Nigeria have announced a strategic renewable energy infrastructure partnership designed to reduce diesel… +

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Ethiopia has celebrated the full inauguration of its greatest engineering achievement, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Now the most powerful hydroelectric plant on the African continent, the project is seen both as a crucial development lever for millions of Ethiopians and as a major concern for downstream nations, primarily… +

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The Ghanaian government is seeking to reduce the agricultural sector’s dependence on rainfall by heavily investing in solar-powered irrigation, seen as a more cost-effective and sustainable solution to boost food production. Concrete Irrigation Projects On September 29, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the commissioning of ten boreholes equipped with solar… +

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Hitachi Energy delivered a state-of-the-art power electronic converter that stabilizes the mine’s connection to the grid, featuring a PCS 6000 STATCOM system Hitachi Energy (https://www.HitachiEnergy.com) announces the deployment of its power quality solution to securely connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML), to the national grid, which… +

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ROGEAP supports 19 countries in West Africa and the Sahel to increase access to electricity for households, businesses and public institutions through modern off-grid solar systems National workshop of the consultative framework on autonomous solar pv technologies in Ivory Coast : the rogeap/ecowas project contributes to achieving the objectives for… +

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Strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) Signed with Key Partners to Boost Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading institutions and private sector partners to unlock over N500 billion in investments for renewable energy projects in Nigeria’s underserved rural… +

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In 2024, solar photovoltaics were, on average, 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms. The report confirms that renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines… +