Source: Siemens AG |

Siemens Drives Ghana’s Energy Future with 950,000 Smart Meter Integrations and Transformative Digital Solutions

Operationally, the system consolidates previously fragmented platforms, allowing smart meters from various manufacturers to operate seamlessly under one universal backend

Technology leader, Siemens (www.Siemens.com) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its transformative Meter Management System, successfully integrating 950,000 smart meters across Ghana. This innovative solution is revolutionizing electricity management and driving digitalization for the state utility, positively impacting over 4 million users.  In recognition of its contribution to the region’s digital…

Africa Oil Week
Source: Africa Oil Week |

Minister Angie Motshekga: Opening of schools for 2022 school year

Statement by the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga MP, at the media briefing on the opening of schools for 2022 school year

Good morning and thank you for your time. We welcome you to the first media briefing of the year, which happens just a day before schools reopen for the 2022 academic year.  Tomorrow (12 January 2022), the five (5) inland provinces will be receiving leaners from Grades R to Grade…

Source: Solarplaza |

Now is the time for local investors to step up and electrify Africa

After a foreign kickstart, African investors and regulators have to take over the lead in shaping the continent’s sustainable energy future

For years, the African renewable energy development market has been dominated by foreign investors and financial institutions. Now is the time for African investors to step up to the plate and join the continent’s solar energy transition. Africa is now even preparing to feed Europe’s growing energy needs through various…

Source: Solarplaza |

Now is the time for local investors to step up and electrify Africa

After a foreign kickstart, African investors and regulators have to take over the lead in shaping the continent’s sustainable energy future

For years, the African renewable energy development market has been dominated by foreign investors and financial institutions. Now is the time for African investors to step up to the plate and join the continent’s solar energy transition. Africa is now even preparing to feed Europe’s growing energy needs through various…

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Source: Greenpeace Africa |

Life After Coal and Greenpeace Africa Slam Inclusion of New Coal in Electricity Plan

Allowing the two new coal plants contemplated by the draft Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) to go ahead would be disastrous for water resources, air quality, health, land, and the climate

The inclusion of new coal in the updated draft Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) will cost South Africa close to R20 billion more than we need to spend, and will make electricity more expensive for all South Africans. If the Department of Energy were to publish the least-cost plan…

Source: GE |

Clarke Energy Has Been Named Preferred Bidder for Symbion Power’s Lake Kivu Power Projects, Featuring Approximately 25 of GE’s Jenbacher Gas Engines

Two Power Projects at Lake Kivu Will Increase Capacity by 81 Megawatts and Significantly Reduce the Current Cost of Generation in Rwanda

Clarke Energy (www.Clarke-Energy.com) to Provide Approximately 25 of GE’s (www.GE.com) Jenbacher Gas Engines for Symbion Power’s (Symbion-Power.com) Kivu 56 and KP1 Power Plants in Rwanda; Two Power Projects at Lake Kivu Will Increase Capacity by 81 Megawatts and Significantly Reduce the Current Cost of Generation in Rwanda; Clarke Energy Will…

Source: GE |

Clarke Energy Has Been Named Preferred Bidder for Symbion Power’s Lake Kivu Power Projects, Featuring Approximately 25 of GE’s Jenbacher Gas Engines

Clarke Energy Will Create New Jobs in Rwanda to Service GE’s Jenbacher Gas Engines

Clarke Energy (www.ClarkEnergy.com) to Provide Approximately 25 of GE’s (www.GE.com) Jenbacher Gas Engines for Symbion Power’s Kivu 56 and KP1 Power Plants in Rwanda; Two Power Projects at Lake Kivu Will Increase Capacity by 81 Megawatts and Significantly Reduce the Current Cost of Generation in Rwanda; Clarke Energy Will Create New…

Source: Greenpeace Africa |

Life After Coal and Greenpeace Africa slam inclusion of new coal in Electricity Plan

Allowing the two new coal plants contemplated by the draft IRP to go ahead would be disastrous for water resources, air quality, health, land, and the climate

The inclusion of new coal in the updated draft Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) will cost South Africa close to R20 billion more than we need to spend, and will make electricity more expensive for all South Africans. If the Department of Energy were to publish the least-cost plan…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

Remarks by Chargé d'Affaires Troy Fitrell Tulu Moye Grant Signing Sheraton Addis, Addis Ababa August 27, 2018

This grant will support the development of the first 50 megawatts of the Tulu Moye project

Good Afternoon, Thank you to the State Minister of Electricity, Dr. Frehiwot Woldehanna for joining us and for the strong partnership we enjoy with your ministry on power issues. I would also like to express our appreciation to Darrel Boyd for his leadership in advancing this important clean energy project,…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

United States (U.S.) Supports Geothermal Power in Ethiopia

This project supports the goals of the United States (U.S.) Government’s Doing Business in Africa and Power Africa initiatives, which focus on fostering space for economic growth and investment opportunity in Africa

The United States continues to invest in Ethiopia’s capacity to develop its energy sector.  Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to TM Geothermal Operations Private Limited Company (TMGO), an Ethiopian company, to coordinate a feasibility study supporting development of the first 50 megawatts of a planned…