Fossils fuels to lead as Africa doubles its energy capacity this decade
Researchers led by Oxford University have put together a comprehensive forecast of energy developments across the African continent up to 2030. Based on analysis of data on more than 3,000 power plant projects across 54 countries, the report predicts a doubling of generation capacity in Africa over the next decade, with fossil fuel projects to represent 60% of the total. Based on this, the authors warn of the need for both the public and private sectors to change to tack to avoid a missed opportunity for renewable energy.
Gambian utility seeks consultants to improve water management with solar and renewables
Gambia’s national utility is seeking proposals for an energy and water audit of its water operations. Selected consultants will assess the possibility of using solar to improve energy efficiency. The utility will consider floating PV, rooftop arrays, and solar pumps.
Senegal launches tender for 133 mini PV plants
The Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) is seeking bids for the construction of 133 mini solar power plants across 177 rural villages.
Total to build 35 MW solar plant in Angola
The French company will work with Angolan developer Greentech. According to Total, the solar project is in line with Angola’s plan to encourage foreign investment and promote renewable energy sources, with the goal of reaching an installed capacity of 800 MW in the country by 2025.
First unit of 250 MW floating PV project comes online in Ghana
The first 5 MW portion of the large floating power plant was connected to the transmission system of a 404 MW hydropower dam on the Black Volta River.
Mali greenlights 93 MW solar park
UAE-based independent power producer Phanes Group and Welink Energy will build a 93 MW solar power plant in the south of the country.
Asunim, I-kWh join Elsewedy Electric on PV-plus-storage project in South Sudan
Egyptian energy services company Elsewedy Electric T&D (EETD) recently secured a contract to build a 20 MWp PV plant and 35 MWh storage system in South Sudan.
Eiffage RMT set to begin work on 25 MW solar plant in Benin
The French company and its partners will build the PV project in Illoulofin, near the city of Pobè.
Another 100 MW of solar under development in Chad
Two 50 MW solar parks are planned to be built near N’Djamena, the country’s capital. These facilities will sell power to the national utility, SNE, at a price of €0.083/kW.
Akuo commissions 50 MW solar plant in Mali
The latest PV installation in West Africa by France’s Akuo features an agricultural and social component on a 5-hectare plot of land next to the project site.
