Tag: Africa

AMEA Power Begins Construction of Uganda’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Project

Dubai-based renewables developer AMEA Power has commenced construction on a 24-MWp solar project in Uganda, the largest utility-scale grid-connected...

Scatec Divests Stake in South African Solar Portfolio for USD 50.6 Million

Renewable energy producer Scatec ASA has announced a deal to sell a portion of its equity in a 190-megawatt...

Sonatrach and Tosyali Iron Steel Industry to Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Algeria

Algerian state-owned oil company Sonatrach and Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to...

Mirova Gigaton Fund Commits $20M to ManoCap Energy for West African Expansion

French sustainable investment manager Mirova announced that its Mirova Gigaton Fund has committed USD 20 million (EUR 18.5m) in...

Egypt Aims for 45 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2025

Egypt's newly appointed Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, announced today the country’s goal to achieve 45...

Tunisia Signs MoUs for Green Hydrogen Production with European Firms

Tunisia's Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines has signed six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with European companies to advance...

TotalEnergies Acquires Stakes in African Hydropower Projects

TotalEnergies is set to acquire stakes in hydroelectric assets across several African countries through the acquisition of Scatec’s subsidiary,...

Tharisa Secures Renewable Energy Deal with Etana Energy for South African Mine

Cyprus-headquartered Tharisa plc, a chrome and platinum miner listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has announced a power purchase...

Engie Commences Construction of 75 MW Solar Farm in South Africa

French power utility Engie SA has initiated construction of the 75-megawatt Grootspruit solar farm in South Africa’s Free State...

Engie and Pele Green Energy Start Construction on 75 MW Solar Project in South Africa

Engie has initiated the construction of the 75-megawatt Grootspruit solar plant in the Free State, partnering with Pele Green...

Exergy to Supply ORC Power Plants for RentCo’s Geothermal Project in Kenya

Exergy International has entered into a cooperation agreement with RentCo Africa Limited, an energy leasing firm in Kenya. Under...

Tetra Tech Secures $73 Million USAID Contract for West African Energy Project

Tetra Tech, a US consulting and engineering services company, announced on Tuesday that it has secured a $73 million...