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Belgium finances renewable energy projects in Mozambique
(16/03/2018)
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Mozambique and Belgium signed an agreement in Maputo under which the Belgian government has undertaken to provide 12 million euros (about 14.8 million US dollars) for renewable energy projects in remote parts of Mozambique.
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World Bank Group approves refinancing loans for Uganda’s Bujagali hydropower project
(08/03/2018)
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The Board of Directors of IFC and MIGA have approved a plan to refinance more than $400 million of loans to Bujagali Energy Limited and provide up to $423 million in guarantees in support of the Bujagali hydropower project, with the aim to help reduce electricity costs in Uganda, where only one in five people have access to electricity.
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Small hydropower plant Wanjii in Kenya set to enjoy 20 percent higher output after upgrade
(05/03/2018)
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Technology group Voith is now extensively modernizing the Wanjii small hydropower plant in Kenya, which has been in operation for more than 60 years. The company is replacing the plant's turbines, generators, control technology as well as the electromechanical equipment. This will result in an increase in power plant output by around 20 percent. The extensive modernization works is scheduled for completion in mid-2019.
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REH commissions its third hydro power plant South Africa
(10/08/2016)
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Stortemelk Hydro, the third hydro power plant developed in South Africa by hydro-power
developer, owner and operator, Renewable Energy Holdings (Pty) Ltd (‘REH’) commenced
commercial operations on 29 July 2016. The combined capacity of the REH’s portfolio of
hydro power plants in South Africa is 11MW with an annual generation in excess of 70GWh.
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World Bank looking for a renewable energy consultant in Tanzania
(28/07/2016)
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The Climate and Carbon Finance Unit of the World Bank Group, which manages the Tanzania Renewable Energy Programme as trustee of the Carbon Partnership Facility, together with Rural Energy Agency (REA) of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The World Bank is calling for expressions of interest for a full time local consultant for the programme.
Deadline 18 August 2016.
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EEP opens new Calls for Proposals
(22/03/2016)
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The Energy & Environment Partnership (EEP) has opened two new Calls for Proposals for co-funding renewable energy projects in southern and east Africa. Deadline is 25 April 2016.
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IFC launches mini-grid program to increase energy access in Tanzania
(15/10/2015)
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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, this week launched a $5 million program to increase access to energy in Tanzania by developing a market for mini-grids. The initiative aims to bring affordable, off-grid renewable energy to households and businesses in rural Tanzania.
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Phase 2 begins for Kenyan 320 kW Ndurumo microhydro project
(27/08/2015)
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Phase 2 of the Ndurumo hydroelectric project on the Kathita River in Meru County, Kenya is set to begin in September with the construction of a penstock for a 320 kW micro-hydroelectric facility. Estimated total cost for the entire project is US$ 580,000.
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AfDB Five-Year energy review finds 14 million people enjoy improved electricity access
(28/04/2015)
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released the 2014 edition of its 'Development Effectiveness Review on Energy' (DER). The report, which was produced by AfDB's Quality Assurance and Results and Energy, Environment and Climate Change Departments, focuses on AfDB's energy operations and its contribution to building sustainable energy infrastructure on the African continent from 2009-2013.
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South Africa to add 6.3 GW to future REIPPPP tenders
(16/04/2015)
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South Africa intends to procure an additional 6,300 MW of renewable energy capacity in future tenders following the "extremely successful" fourth bid window, which saw contract awards for 1,121 MW.
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EEP announces Call for Proposals for renewable energy and energy efficiency market creation projects
(05/03/2015)
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The Energy and Environment Partnership Southern and East Africa (EEP S&EA) is a challenge fund that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technology investments. EEP S&EA is active in Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
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Aurecon appointed EPCM role for Stortemelk hydropower plant
(14/11/2014)
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Construction of the 4.5 MW Stortemelk hydropower plant near Clarens in South Africa has begun after Stortemelk Hydro (Pty) Ltd, an SPV majority owned by Renewable Energy Holdings Pty) Ltd (REH) reached financial close for the development.
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Global green energy awards announces 2015 call for entries
(10/10/2014)
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Seeking African sustainable energy pioneers
Deadline for entries: 4 November 2014
Ashden are looking for applicants for its 2015 Awards, rewarding pioneering sustainable energy organisations, businesses and NGOs with up to GBP 40,000, global media exposure, a tailored business support programme and the chance to become an active member of the Ashden Alumni, sharing sustainable energy knowledge and best practice.
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2014 World Water Week in Stockholm: Africa Focus Day on hydropower
(02/09/2014)
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With Africa registering the lowest electricity generation in the world and hydropower severely underexplored, calls are mounting for leaders of government and industry alike to step up efforts to change the status quo. This emerged on the third day of the 2014 World Water Week in Stockholm, where one of the sub-themes was Africa Focus Day.
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EoI for small hydro project at the Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre in Namalundu
(27/06/2014)
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The Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) has sourced funds from the Swedish Government for Business Development Phase I of KGRTC, and intends to apply part of the funds towards Consultancy Services to undertake feasibility studies and preparation of tender documents for the construction of a Small Hydropower Station in Namalundu.
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UNECA Reports on Energy Access and Security in Eastern Africa
(10/06/2014)
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The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has launched a report detailing the state of energy access and security in 14 Eastern African countries. The report finds that Eastern Africa's population has one of the lowest electricity access rates in the world, ranging from 1% in the State of South Sudan (9.3 million people without access) to 22.5% in Ethiopia (nearly 64.5 million without access).
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Renewables 2014 Global Status Report launched
(04/06/2014)
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The Renewables Global Status Report provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions.
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EEP S&EA Programme funding windows are open
(01/06/2014)
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The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with Southern and East Africa is Programme which is seeking high-quality applications for projects in the two regions that can contribute to the reduction of poverty by promoting inclusive and job-creating green economy and by improving energy security while mitigating global climate change.
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Thirteen more SMART turbines sold in Nigeria
(15/04/2014)
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Smart Hydro Power recently signed a deal for thirteen additional kinetic water turbines in Nigeria, after the successful installation of two turbines at the end of 2013.
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Bloemwater head office powered by microhydro plant
(14/03/2014)
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During the South African Water Week, which is taking place from March 17 to 23, research body the Water Research Commission (WRC) is launching the Bloemwater hydropower project, in an attempt to save on energy costs for the Bloemfontein area.
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NuPlanet looking for PROJECT COORDINATOR
AND ANALYST
(20/02/2014)
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NuPlanet is a renewable energy project developer based in Cape Town. They are part of a group that specialises in the development, ownership and operation of small and medium hydro power plants across Southern Africa.
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First compilation of world's small hydropower data launched
(14/02/2014)
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A new web-based knowledge sharing portal on small hydropower that features best practices from different regions of the world has been launched by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Centre on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP). It contains 20 regional overviews and 149 country-level reports.
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200,000 MW hydro to light Africa's future - a controversy?
(01/02/2014)
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Within the last ten years the World Bank has invested an estimate of US$ 550 million annually in hydro projects alongside with the African Development Bank's Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) prioritising investment into nine key projects within strategic African regions.
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Rutile project signs hydroelectric power MOU
(17/01/2014)
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Sierra Rutile Limited has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Smol Pawa Sierra Leone Ltd. with the objective of being a cornerstone purchaser in respect to its Moyamba hydro project.
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UNIDO and ICSHP present the World Small Hydropower Development Report 2013
(30/10/2013)
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has collaborated with the China-based International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP) to produce the World Small Hydro Development Report 2013 (WSHPDR 2013) and to develop the first small hydropower knowledge portal providing a global assessment of small hydropower capacities and potential.
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Zera develops feed in tariffs for renewable energy
(20/10/2013)
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The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) is developing a renewable energy feed in tariffs (Refits), a policy structure that makes it mandatory for energy companies responsible for operating the national grid to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources.
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Renewable Energy in West Africa: Status, Experiences and Trends
(11/10/2013)
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The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), Casa Africa and the Instituto Tecnologico de Canarias S.A. (ITC), jointly released the new publication Renewable Energy in West Africa: Status, Experiences and Trends.
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Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge
(24/09/2013)
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US African Development Foundation and GE Africa are partnering to promote innovative solutions that develop, scale-up or extend the use of proven technologies for off-grid energy - reaching communities not served by existing power grids.
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Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa scales-up operations with USAID support
(23/09/2013)
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The Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved the conversion of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) - a bilateral trust fund established with funding from the Government of Denmark and administered by the AfDB - into a multi-donor trust fund with a wider remit.
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Ashden Awards 2014 call for submissions open
(04/09/2013)
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The search begins today for winners of the 2014 Ashden Awards, offering the chance for sustainable energy trailblazers in the UK and developing world to receive global recognition for their efforts and join an elite community of Ashden alumni.
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DRC's Tshopo hydropower rehabilitated
(02/09/2013)
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) saw its Tshopo hydropower plant rehabilitated after the local electric utility, SNEL, asked for help 13 years ago.
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Voith to upgrade Inga 1 units
(27/05/2013)
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Voith has signed a deal worth more than $ 74 million with Democratic Republic of Congo's electricity utility to refurbish part of the Inga 1 hydropower site
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South Africa and the DRC agree on off take agreement for Inga 3
(20/05/2013)
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With South Africa confirmed as a key partner, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced October 2015 as the launch date for construction of the first phase of what could eventually be the largest hydroelectric plant in the world.
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UNIDO hands Nigerian hydro centre to energy commission
(16/05/2013)
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has handed over the administration function of UNIDO-Regional Centre for Small Hydropower Development in Africa to the Energy Commission of Nigeria.
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Grant for Nosy Be hybrid renewables investigation
(15/02/2013)
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The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a US$1 million grant to finalise pre-investment activities for a hybrid renewable energy project in Nosy Be Island in Madagascar.
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US$17.6 million boost for small hydro in Uganda
(01/02/2013)
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Uganda's rural electrification drive has received a US$17.6 million boost from the Dutch ORIO Infrastructure Fund for feasibility studies leading to the construction of 10 mini hydro power stations around the country.
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KenGen's Kindaruma Unit II handed over
(21/01/2013)
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KenGen's Kindaruma Unit II has been handed over to the company after an upgrade by project contractors Andritz Hydro of Austria and Iran's Farab Company
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AfDB Energy Policy to promote energy access and low-carbon growth
(11/01/2013)
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved its new Energy Sector Policy, providing a framework within which to promote access to modern, reliable and affordable access to energy for regional member countries (RMCs), as well as ensure that their energy sectors develop in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable manner. It is expected that the policy will also aid in addressing climate change and other environmental challenges.
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Zambian Shiwangandu small hydro-power plant inaugurated
(05/12/2012)
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The President of the Republic of Zambia, Michael Sata, today commissioned the Shiwangandu small hydro-power plant (SHP), which will supply a mini-grid that will benefit over 25,000 people. It is the first power plant built in Zambia since the 1970s.
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SinoHydro gets Kariba South tender
(14/11/2012)
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The State Procurement Board of Zimbabwe has finally awarded the tender for Kariba South Power Station extension to SinoHydro.
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IEA report offers roadmap for doubling global hydropower by 2050
(29/10/2012)
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) and Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy have published a report laying out a roadmap for doubling global hydroelectricity production by 2050. According to IEA, the achievement of such hydro production levels could prevent up to three billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel plants.
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Uganda's Bujagali officially inaugurated
(11/10/2012)
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The US$900 million 250 MW Bujagali run of river hydroelectric scheme in Uganda was officially inaugurated on October 10th by the country's president Yoweri Museveni.
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SA Department postpones 3rd Bid of REIPPPP
(13/09/2012)
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The Department of Energy has announced that the 3rd bid submission date for the Renewable Independent Power Producers programme will be postponed to 7 May 2013 due to, amongst others, representations from the market, the need to focus on Window 1 and 2 financial close processes, and to update the RFP accordingly for subsequent windows.
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REEEP is looking for experts
(18/07/2012)
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Ahead of REEEP’s 9th programme cycle which kicks off in late August 2012, REEEP is conducting a call for experts who could assist with tasks related to this funding cycle and beyond.
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KenGen receives upgraded Kindaruma dam
(24/06/2012)
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KenGen has received the newly installed third unit at its Kindaruma plant from the project contractors, Andritz of Austria who carried out the electrical and mechanical works and Farab Intenational of Iran that implemented the civil works.
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AfDB funding for Itezhi-Tezhi hydro in Zambia
(19/06/2012)
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 35-million senior loan and a USD 3 million standby facility to Itezhi-Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC) and a concessional loan of USD 18 million to the government as Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO)’s share of the equity to develop the Itezhi-Tezhi hydropower plant project that will provide reliable, low-cost power and sustainable energy to the country.
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AfDB funding for Itezhi-Tezhi hydro in Zambia
(19/06/2012)
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 35-million senior loan and a USD 3 million standby facility to Itezhi-Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC) and a concessional loan of USD 18 million to the government as Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO)'s share of the equity to develop the Itezhi-Tezhi hydropower plant project that will provide reliable, low-cost power and sustainable energy to the country.
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Eskom, TIA call for ocean-energy innovation bids
(01/06/2012)
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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and State-owned power utility Eskom launched an ‘open innovation challenge’, through which they hope to stimulate the development of commercially viable ocean-current-energy technologies.
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Euros 5 million earmarked for small hydro in West Africa
(08/05/2012)
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization
(UNIDO) will team with the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the World Bank to implement a five-year
programme on small scale hydro power for West Africa.
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GVEP support for small hydro in Tanzania
(30/04/2012)
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A key challenge facing developers of small hydro projects in Tanzania is the lack of access to finance. To help counter this, GVEP is implementing a Pre-Investment Technical Support programme in collaboration with the World Bank and Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA).
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South Africa: Study into R20bn Umzimvubu dam, including hydro option
(23/03/2012)
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A detailed feasibility study for the Umzimvubu water project, in the Eastern Cape, was started in January, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said in a written response to a Parliamentary question posed by the Democratic Alliance’s Gareth Morgan.
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Pico-hydro’s potential in Rwanda assessed
(16/12/2011)
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As part of its Energy Small and Medium Enterprises programme (ESMEs),
GVEP has completed a study which looks at the pico and micro-hydropower market in Rwanda
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Rwanda Montain Tea to construct Giciye Hydro-Power
(11/12/2011)
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Rwanda Mountain Tea, a local tea processing company, is set to construct a mini hydropower plant, worth US$12 million that will produce 4 megawatts (MW) of electricity, which will be fed into the national grid.
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SA, DRC to sign new ‘Grand Inga’ agreement
(10/11/2011)
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South African President Jacob Zuma and his Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterpart Joseph Kabila will preside over the signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) relating to the so-called ‘Grand Inga’ hydropower project.
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Nile group names firm to study Kagera reservoirs including hydro
(02/11/2011)
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The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) has named Coyne et Bellier Ingenieurs Conseils/Tractebel Engineering SA to perform feasibility studies of multi-purpose reservoirs, including hydropower, in the Kagera River Basin of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Wind/hydro hybrid for Morocco
(01/11/2011)
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On 2 November 2011, the governing bodies of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved updates to Morocco’s investment plan under the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and a project that will finance Morocco’s ambitious Wind Energy Plan through the implementation of wind/hydro hybrid generating systems that will increase capacity by 1,070 MW and the expansion of rural electrification to 79,436 households in 24 of Morocco’s most isolated and vulnerable districts.
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Tanzania to rehabilitate two 71-year-old power plants
(18/10/2011)
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The government of Tanzania has moved to rehabilitate the 71-year hydropower plants in the Kilimanjaro and Mbeya regions by inviting international and local companies to bid for the rehabilitation works.
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South Africa goes ahead with RE tender
(31/07/2011)
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The Department of Energy (DoE) has released information about the submission of proposals for the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable energy projects including onshore wind, solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, biomass, biogas, landfill gas and small hydro.
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SA Government confirms inclusion of price competition in first renewables round
(04/07/2011)
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The South African government has confirmed that price competition will feature in the procurement process for the first round of renewable energy projects, with the 2009 renewable energy feed-in tariffs (Refit) to be use as a “ceiling” price against which potential developers should tender their offers.
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SMEC to work on Tanzania’s Ruhudji hydro project
(27/06/2011)
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Australian engineering and development consulting firm SMEC is to provide technical advisory support for the development of the Ruhudji Hydropower Project in Tanzania following the awarded of a contract by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM).
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AFD line of credit for Kenyan banks
(11/05/2011)
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France’s development bank agreed to provide a 30 million-euro ($43 million) line of credit to two Kenyan banks for lending to businesses that want to invest in renewable energy projects.
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IDG may finance Congo hydro-electric dam
(10/05/2011)
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South Africa's Industrial Development Group (IDG) has announced that it is studying the possibility of financing for a 1,200MW hydro-electric dam that it is considering constructing in Congo Republic.
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Zarubezhstroy Corporation to invest in Tanzania hydropower
(21/04/2011)
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According to recent reports, a Russian utilities company, Zarubezhstroy Corporation (ZARS), is currently planning to invest in a five year plan to construct what they are expecting to become the largest independent Tanzania hydropower plant to date.
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TENDER Preparation of the SADC Renewable Energy Strategy and Action Plan
(04/02/2011)
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) intends to explore options to increase the use of renewable energy in the SADC Region. One of the concrete outputs of this cooperation will be a Renewable Energy Strategy and Action Plan (RESAP) for the SADC Region.
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Low-Income Communities in Africa outline energy needs for World Bank
(19/01/2011)
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Almost 500 people in 10 towns and villages across Liberia, Madagascar and Togo participated in World Bank-sponsored workshops from May to September 2010 aimed at gathering input from low-income communities about how best the Bank can help meet their energy needs.
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Ugandan hydro project wins clean energy award
(01/01/2011)
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The 8 MW Kakaka project in western Uganda is one of two clean energy projects selected as winners of the Climate Technology Initiative's (CTI) Private Financing Advisory Network's (PFAN) Clean Energy Financing Award 2010.
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NuPlanet to build 5-MW hydropower plant in Zimbabwe
(01/11/2010)
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South African hydropower plant developer, owner and operator NuPlanet has been granted a generation license to build a 5-MW greenfield hydropower plant at the Mutirikwi dam, Zimbabwe’s largest reservoir.
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DBSA provides $105m for Zambia hydropower expansion
(26/10/2010)
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has provided the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (Zesco) with a $105-million loan facility to co-finance the expansion of its Kariba North Bank hydropower station.
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Borodino of Russia to construct Rumakali (Tanzania)
(27/09/2010)
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The government of Tanzania has signed a deal with Russia-based Borodino for the construction of the $700 million Rumakali hydropower plant in Tanzania's Iringa region, news agencies reported.
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Consultancy service for study on Monontša Pumped Storage scheme in Lesotho
(23/06/2010)
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The Government of Lesotho has received a loan and a grant from the African Development Fund towards the cost of LESOTHO ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROJECT and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the loan to cover eligible payments under the contract for “The Pre-Feasibility study of Monontša Pumped Storage Scheme.
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Renewable energy adviser sought for Rwanda
(09/04/2010)
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The government of Rwanda invites expressions of interest from consultants to serve as resident adviser to a sustainable energy development project with several components. Deadline for applications is April 22.
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Call for proposals Energy and Environment Partnership Programme
(08/04/2010)
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The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with Southern and East Africa (EEP-S&EA), with a budget of €10-million, has made its first call for proposals from companies, research institutions and other public and private sector institutions, seeking financial assistance for renewable energy projects. Submission deadline is April 14, 2010.
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Zambian Kariba North upgrade project faces delay
(01/04/2010)
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The commissioning of the upgraded fourth turbine at the Kariba North power station, in Zambia, faces a delay of at least a year, the country’s electricity utility said this week.
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Mozambique utility awards grid study for linking new hydro projects
(29/03/2010)
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Mozambique utility Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) awarded Vattenfall Power Consultant and Norconsult AS a contract for the study of a transmission backbone system to deliver power from proposed new hydro and thermal power plants to southern Mozambique.
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Call for Proposals: Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing
(18/03/2010)
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The CTI PFAN Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF), seeks to nurture individuals, project teams and consortia, start-up and existing companies with environmentally beneficial business proposals with the aim of making them happen.
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Ethiopia inaugurates Gilgel Gibe II
(14/01/2010)
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Ethiopia’s 420MW Gilgel Gibe II hydro power project was officially inaugurated yesterday in a ceremony attended by foreign and Ethiopian government officials, media and business leaders.
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Job opening for Energy Specialist at local World Bank office in Mozambique
(30/10/2009)
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The World Bank AFTEG group intends to recruit an Energy Specialist for a position based in Maputo, Mozambique. The new position reflects the growing energy work program in AFCS2 countries (in particular Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe and Malawi) and other Southern African countries. Closing date is the 13th of November 2009.
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Uganda: Invitation for bids for construction of Suam micro-hydro power scheme
(06/04/2009)
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Within the context of bilateral cooperation between the Governments of Uganda and Germany, GTZ supports the sustainable development of the Ugandan energy sector. As part of this support, GTZ is promoting the construction of a micro hydropower scheme at Suam Village, Bukwo District in Eastern Uganda. The scheme shall include an electricity minigrid to serve small and medium enterprises, Government Institutions, households, etc.
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New report by WWF on renewables in South Africa
(25/02/2009)
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A week ahead of South Africa's second National Climate Change Summit (to be held from 3 - 6 March at Gallagher Estate), environmental organization WWF is calling on policy-makers to "get out of the starting blocks" in the global rush for renewable energy.
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World Bank approves grant to Central African Republic
(18/02/2009)
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The World Bank has approved a grant of US$8M to support the Government of the Central African Republic's (CAR) plans to rehabilitate the country’s power infrastructure – including hydro power facilities – while balancing supply and demand in the capital Bangui, and helping the country’s power utility to improve its financial and operational sustainability.
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Lesotho: ADB approves US$ 16 Million for Electricity Supply Project
(04/02/2009)
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Efforts by the Lesotho government to improve electricity supply in the country received support from the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group which approved a combined loan and a grant of US$ 16.4 million, to finance the country’s Electricity Supply Project.
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India to build hydroplants in Cameroon
(14/01/2009)
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Indian engineering firm Angelique International will build two hydro power plants in Cameroon as part of a 125 billion CFA francs ($251.5 million) aid deal.
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Namibia: tender open for 4th turbine at Ruacana
(12/01/2009)
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Namibia's national power utility, the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), has issued a tender for the appointment of a contractor to undertake the civil works portion of a project to add a fourth turbine-generator unit to its Ruacana hydropower plant, on the country's northwest boundary with Angola.
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World Bank, Zambia agree $75,5m power deal
(22/10/2008)
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World Bank agreed on Tuesday to a $75,5-million facility with Zambia to boost electricity generation and said the mineral-rich country required up to $2-billion to meet growing power demand.
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New fund to invest in clean technologies
(03/10/2008)
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The Evolution One Fund, a 10-year private equity fund that focuses on investments in clean technology (cleantech) in the southern African region, has raised R400-million from four core international investors to date, and is expected to grow to R1-billion by mid-2009.
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2007 Sustainable energy investment in Africa fivefold of 2006
(17/07/2008)
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Although Africa continues to lag other regions in terms of sustainable energy investment, asset finance was up in 2007 to $1.3 billion (five times as much as in 2006), reversing a gradual decline since 2004 and bearing witness to increasing installed renewable capacity.
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Tanzania presents Power Sector Master Plan at Financing Options Workshops
(06/05/2008)
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In collaboration with the World Bank , the Tanzanian government last week held a two-day workshop in Dar-es-Salaam on Public Private Partnership (PPP) Awareness in the Energy Sector at which the Canadian consulting firm, SNC-Lavalin International Inc., presented a 25-year Power Sector Master Plan (PSMP) for Tanzania (2006-2031) which was financed by the African Development Bank.
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Uganda: Lake levels up but power cuts stay
(24/04/2008)
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The Lake Victoria water levels have risen but the amount of electricity produced at the Jinja-based hydropower complex will reduce further due to restricted water outflow.
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South Africa: more power from Cahora Bassa
(09/04/2008)
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Africa’s biggest power utility, Eskom, on Wednesday confirmed that it could now import up to 1 500 MW from Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa hydroelectric power station, after it signed a five-year agreement for an additional 250 MW.
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Liberia studies feasibility of reviving sole hydropower plant
(07/03/2008)
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The Liberian government has contracted US-based engineering company Stanley Consultants to carry out studies on the feasibility of resuscitating the country’s only hydropower plant, which was damaged during the West African country’s bloody civil war.
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Uganda: Alstom wins Bujagali turbine order
(22/02/2008)
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A contract to supply five generating units and other equipment to the 250MW Bujagali hydropower plant being developed in Uganda has been awarded to Alstom Projects India (API).
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Madagascar targets 76 percent hydropower by 2012
(16/02/2008)
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Madagascar aims to produce 76 percent of its electricity from hydroenergy by 2012, plugging a major gap in its existing capacity, the president of the Indian Ocean island country said on Friday.
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Uganda: EIB lends USD 136 million for Bujagali
(07/01/2008)
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The European Investment Bank (EIB in London signed the documentation for a loan of the equivalent of EUR 92 million loan to be extended to Bujagali Energy Limited. (BEL), a private company established in Uganda to build, own and operate a 250 MW hydro-electric project on the upper Nile at Bujagali.
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Zambia: prize for engineer Zambezi Rapids
(06/12/2007)
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Arup engineer Daniel Rea has been highly commended in the Young Consultant of the Year category of the British Expertise International Awards for his work on the Zambezi Rapids micro-hydro scheme.
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South Africa: New Eskom dam power project approved
(16/11/2007)
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State power utility Eskom has received all the necessary approvals, including an environmental record of decision, to proceed with a second multibillion-rand pumped-storage scheme, dubbed Project Lima.
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World Bank & IFC launch "Lighting Africa" initiative
(05/09/2007)
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The World Bank Group today launches an initiative to provide modern lighting to the 250 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa who have no access to electricity. Jointly managed by the World Bank and IFC, Lighting Africa aims to develop market conditions for the supply and distribution of new, nonfossil fuel lighting products, such as fluorescent light bulbs and light emitting diodes, in rural and urban areas of the region that are not connected to the electricity grid.
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DRC: Banro eyes hydro plant for gold mine
(31/07/2007)
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A hydro power plant has been highlighted as a key power option in preliminary studies for a gold mine being planned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by Canada-based firm Banro Corporation.
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DRC: World Bank approves Development of Regional and Domestic Power Markets
(29/05/2007)
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The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a grant of US$296.7 million to increase the availability and reliability of low cost and environmentally-friendly electric energy in DRC and elsewhere in southern and central Africa thanks to the rehabilitation of the Inga 1 and 2 power plants in DR Congo, the construction of a second transmission line to the capital Kinshasa and the rehabilitation and extension of the distribution network in Kinshasa.
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Finavera Plans 20 MW Wave Energy Project
(20/04/2007)
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Finavera Renewables Inc. has completed the preliminary site evaluation and selection process for its 20-megawatt (MW) wave energy project in South Africa. The project is the result of a commitment made by Finavera Renewables at the 2006 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).
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Maputo to host Africa energy ministers meeting
(16/03/2007)
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Twenty-two African energy Ministers and specialists from the continent and different parts of the world will meet in the capital Maputo next week to discuss petroleum and gas explorations as well as upscaling of energy access in Africa.
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Mocambique: Black & Veatch to study Lurio river potential
(15/03/2007)
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Mozambique's national power company, Electricidade de Moçambique, has awarded Black & Veatch a contract funded under a US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) grant to study the feasibility of using the lower Lurio river in northern Mozambique as a hydro power source.
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Angola: Power from Capanda to double
(08/03/2007)
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The Capanda hydroelectric ham in Angola's northern Malanje province is set to double its power output in July with another two 130MW units, increasing electricity supply to the capital, Luanda.
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Uganda to launch the first community microhydro plant
(09/02/2007)
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The East African Energy Technology Development Network (EAETDN) - Uganda Chapter is carrying out a feasibility study to pave way for the construction of the first community based 35 - 40 kilowatt Dirigana Micro-Hydro Power Demonstration Project in Sironko
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Kenya: JBIC to fund Sang'oro hydro power
(25/01/2007)
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The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed a 5.6B yen (US$46.6M) ODA loan agreement to fund the Sang'oro hydro power plant in Nyanza province, western Kenya.
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Zambia eyes two bidders for power project
(10/01/2007)
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Two firms are in the running to construct a new power station in Zambia as part of a $1,2-billion plan to address looming power shortages, a senior minister said on Tuesday.
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South Africa: Eskom mulls ocean-current power option
(17/11/2006)
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Africa's biggest electricity supplier, Eskom was working with the UK and Norway to establish means by which it could best exploit the large-scale of ocean currents surrounding South Africa to generate electricity.
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Uganda: EU funds US$20 million towards Bujagali
(14/11/2006)
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It has been reported that the European Union (EU) has joined the World Bank to fund the development of the 250MW Bujagali hydro-power station in Uganda, committing US$20 million for construction of the power station.
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Mozambique leader hails dam deal with Portugal
(02/11/2006)
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Mozambican President Armando Guebuza on Wednesday hailed Portugal's transfer of control of a huge hydroelectric plant to its former colony as the end of "the final redoubt of foreign domination".
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DRC: World Bank lines up tenders for Inga study
(26/10/2006)
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The World Bank has received 25 expressions of interest, including a few from South Africa, to conduct a financial feasibility study for the third phase of the Inga hydroelectric power station in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Mozambique: Cahora Bassa deal by end of October?
(26/10/2006)
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The final agreement to hand over majority ownership of the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam, in the western Mozambican province of Tete, to the Mozambican state, may be signed in Maputo by 31 October.
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2007 Global Development Marketplace
(25/10/2006)
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Development Marketplace 2007 is offering US$4 Million in awards for proposals with innovative ideas to improve health, nutrition, population outcomes of poor people in developing countries.
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DRC: First-half 2007 completion for Inga hydropower study
(06/10/2006)
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The World Bank-funded Inga Three feasibility study was scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2007, with implementation scheduled soon thereafter, African Union commissioner Bernard Zoba said in Johannesburg on Friday
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DRC: Roundtable on Grand Inga Ends
(06/10/2006)
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An important roundtable on the development of the hydroelectricity potential of the Inga in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wound up on Friday in Johannesburg.
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Ghana: Power shortage cuts ALCOA
(05/09/2006)
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THE VOLTA Aluminium Company (VALCO)’s smelter in Tema has shut half of its pot lines down because of a request by the State Power Authority to reduce electricity use.
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Ghana: Internal Hydro turbines for low impact
(16/08/2006)
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Internal Hydro International Inc. announces the first unit sales for two units of the 30 Kilowatt Energy Commander low impact hydro units for a purchase price of $60,000. The units will be delivered within 180 days under the contract terms, which includes pre-payment of one third the purchase price on immediate terms. Both units are contracted for primary purchase by Kingswell Financial, LLC, of Maryland for use in residential developments in Ghana under limited use terms.
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Uganda: micro hydro sites identified
(15/08/2006)
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Sezibwa Falls, in Uganda's Mukono district, is to host a pilot scheme of five micro hydroelectric plants that will be developed by Japan's Tanaka Company.
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Namibia & Angola: development of Baynes
(27/07/2006)
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Construction work on the Baynes hydroelectric power station - which is co-funded by NamPower and Angolan power utility ENE - will start soon following the signing of a bilateral agreement between the two governments.
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Mozambique: hydro top priority
(25/07/2006)
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The top priority of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), the grouping of electricity companies of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) region, "is to find a timely solution to the problem of the energy deficit in our region", declared Mozambican Energy Minister Salvador Namburete at the opening on 26 April of a meeting of the SAPP Executive Committee in Maputo.
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Nigeria: ECN - Transforming the Energy Landscape Through New Devices
(03/07/2006)
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Moved by the deteriorating power supply in the country, environmental damage by fossil foil and the mass rural and urban unemployment, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has now initiated moves to popularize the exploitation of the numerous renewable energy sources available to the country.
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Mali: World Bank approves IDA credits
(03/07/2006)
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The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved three US$25M International Development Association (IDA) credits to the Republic of Mali, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Republic of Senegal to finance the development of Félou hydroelectric project in Mali.
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Cooperation between GTZ and E+Co launched
(02/07/2006)
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Getting the private sector involved is a crucial factor when seeking to improve the energy situation in developing countries. In May 2006, the GTZ advisory project "Energizing Africa" launched a cooperation project with E+Co, a public investment company that specialises in providing support for small and medium clean energy enterprises in developing countries.
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Madagascar: PPP hydro project between e7 and GTZ
(01/07/2006)
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The Lokoho Hydro Project is a public-private partnership (PPP) between GTZ, the private partners e7 (an institution set up by the world's largest electric utility companies) and Electricité de Madagascar (EDM). The project aims at integrating electricity generated by a newly constructed 4 MW hydro power plant into a comprehensive rural development approach. The electricity it provides enables productive economic processes and creates income for the rural population.
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Zambia completes feasibility on hydro stations
(29/06/2006)
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Feasibility studies for the development of two hydro power stations with a combined capacity of 870MW have been completed by the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO), local media reports.
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Sierra Leone: More funds for Bumbuna
(28/06/2006)
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In a bid to expedite the completion of the Bumbuna hydroelectric project by August next year, the Islamic Development Bank has advanced a sum of US$10M to Sierra Leone.
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Uganda: budget boosts power development
(20/06/2006)
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A severe drought which hit Uganda's economy over the last year has prompted the government to prioritise large hydro developments in its latest budget for 2006-2007.
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Ghana: China to finance Bui Dam?
(19/06/2006)
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China is likely to finance a $600 million hydroelectric dam in northern Ghana which could boost the West African country's gold and iron ore industries, officials said during a visit by Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.
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Kenya: Kengen to set up SCADA system
(14/06/2006)
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KenGen, Kenya's state owned power generator, has begun the installation of SCADA (Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition) system for its six main hydro stations.
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Zambia seeks investors in hydropower projects
(14/06/2006)
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Zambia was seeking foreign investment for projects to add 6 000 megawatts of electricity to its national grid to meet growing demand and a regional deficit, trade and commerce minister Dipak Patel said yesterday.
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South Africa's wave power potential
(19/05/2006)
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Scottish company Ocean Power Delivery, which develops technology to generate power from waves, is considering a R7-billion development off the coast of Mossel Bay that could generate 700 megawatts of electricity, according to Business Report. The company is talking to the South African Department of Minerals and Energy and a potential local partner, Port Elizabeth-based Genesis Eco-Energy, about developing a pilot plant at Mossel Bay, 400 kilometres east of Cape Town.
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Ethiopia: contract signed for Beles
(15/05/2006)
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VA TECH HYDRO, one of the world´s leading suppliers of hydropower plant equipment and services, has signed the contract for the hydropower plant BELES in Ethiopia. The order was placed by the civil company SALINI COSTRUTTORI S.P.A, the turnkey supplier of this plant.
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Sudan: More trouble at Merowe site
(09/05/2006)
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Three people were killed and more than 50 wounded on 22 April in clashes involving local people resisting resettlement as part of the 1,250MW Merowe (Hamdab) dam project.
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DRC: Refurbishment work starts on Inga II
(01/05/2006)
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MagEnergy has begun work on the first phase of the rehabilitation and refurbishment programme for the Inga II hydroelectric project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Ethiopia building 3 hydropower dams
(19/04/2006)
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Ethiopia is building three hydropower dams at a cost of $1,4-billion and hopes to generate millions of dollars in foreign currency by exporting excess electricity to three neighbouring countries.
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Hydro crucial in Africa's development agenda
(11/03/2006)
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Africa’s first major governmental conference on hydropower and sustainable development, hosted by the South African government in Johannesburg, 6-9 March, has concluded with the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration that reinforces hydropower’s role as a crucial renewable source of energy to move forward Africa’s development agenda.
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Hydropower in Africa must benefit the poor
(03/03/2006)
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A report published today by WWF, Oxfam and WaterAid reveals that hydropower has the potential to contribute to reducing Africa’s energy poverty, but calls for a greater emphasis in energy policies on providing benefits for the poorest people and reducing damage to ecosystems.
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Cameroon - power plant refurbishment
(15/02/2006)
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An international invitation for pre-qualification has been issued by AES SONEL for the Edéa hydro power plant refurbishment project, comprising the engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and commissioning of the plant in Cameroon.
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Mag Industries to refurbish Inga
(09/02/2006)
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Africa's great energy hope, Inga, is to see its capacity increased when industrial group Mag Industries starts a refurbishment programme on its turbines.
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KfW Special Facility for Renewable Energies
(03/02/2006)
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The German federal government and KfW Entwicklungsbank have set up a Special Facility for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency with a volume of EUR 500 million.
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Zambia: Kafue gorge power station moves on after the mudslide
(01/01/2006)
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The Utility Wide Safety Committee (UWSC) comprising officials from Energy Regulation Board (ERB), ZESCO Limited, University of Zambia, and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) recently visited Kafue Gorge Power station to check on the rehabilitation works being undertaken at the power station following the mudslide of 2005.
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Uganda: PPA signed for Bujagali
(19/12/2005)
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A long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) has been signed between the government of Uganda and Bujagali Energy, for the planned 250MW Bujagali hydroelectric power project.
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Hydro crucial in climate change battle
(08/12/2005)
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The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Canada’s Minister of the Environment and president of the United Nations Climate Change conference, confirmed hydro power’s contribution to fighting climate change at an event held during the 11th Conference of the Parties an
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Ugandan plants upgrade
(29/11/2005)
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In order to mitigate its shortage of power and meet the current demand, Uganda has identified a number of hydro power projects which are a priority for capacity increase.
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Ghana signs Bui dam MoU with China
(29/11/2005)
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Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Sino-Hydro for the construction of the Bui dam hydro project in the Brong Ahafo Region.
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Portugal signs over Mozambican dam
(04/11/2005)
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Portugal is to give Mozambique a controlling stake in the Cahora Bassa
hydroelectric project, one of the biggest dams in Africa.
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Nigeria approves hydro project
(27/10/2005)
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The Federal government of Nigeria has approved the 2000MW Mambilla Plateau hydro power project in Adamawa State.
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Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy
(11/10/2005)
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The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are now looking for entries from
inspirational and innovative local sustainable energy projects from across
the globe to compete for £350,000 of prize money.
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World Bank says backs Uganda hydropower project
(30/09/2005)
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The World Bank supports long- delayed plans by Uganda to build a new $400-million hydropower plant on the Nile, but the extent of its financial involvement is yet to be decided, the international lender said yesterday.
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US funds for Mozambique hydro scheme
(11/09/2005)
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The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has granted US$600,000 to help develop two hydroelectric projects on the Lurio river, in the northern region of Mozambique.
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Pre-qualification for Tana hydro station Kenya
(11/09/2005)
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) intends to redevelop the Tana power station on the Tana river and is inviting firms interested in tendering for the work to apply for pre-qualification.
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New studies at Baynes site
(11/09/2005)
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Angola and Namibia are proposing the development of a hydro power station on the lower Kunene river, with the Baynes site in Angola set to become the subject of fresh studies.
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R 30m for Bethlehem hydro in South Africa
(30/08/2005)
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An independent power producer project in the Free State will see Bethlehem Hydro, a new black economic-empowerment IPP lead the construction of two hydro power stations that will partially eliminate dependence on Eskom by the Dihlabeng Municipality.
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Build mini-power projects in Uganda
(13/03/2005)
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MINI hydro-power stations that can be built in a year are the solution to the rampant load shedding in the country, an expert has said.
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GEF support for Zambia
(17/06/2004)
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved a grant of $2.95 million to help remove the many barriers to renewable-energy systems in rural Zambia, including minihydro.
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South African windfarm combined with hydro
(30/01/2003)
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A R100-million windfarm, in Kouga in the Eastern Cape of South Africa combining wind energy with pumped storage, is on schedule and should be operational by the end of the year.
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Lesotho: ADB approves US$ 16 Million for Electricity Supply Project
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Efforts by the Lesotho government to improve electricity supply in the country received support from the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group which approved a combined loan and a grant of US$ 16.4 million, to finance the country’s Electricity Supply Project.
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