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Chad: New EUR 28 million African Development Bank-funded solar project to boost Chad's energy access

The solar plants are expected to generate 61 gigawatt-hours of clean, reliable, and affordable energy each year responding to Chad’s energy deficit

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part of the Bank's Desert to Power program to increase energy access across Africa. The funding includes EUR 20 million…

Afreximbank
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Afreximbank signs landmark hydropower project in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Aligning with Afreximbank’s climate finance strategy, the project marks Afreximbank’s first private-sector renewable energy initiative in the DRC

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for its private-sector renewable energy project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a major step in expanding green infrastructure across the Central African region. Partnering with Kipay Investments SAS (Kipay), the Bank will finance the technical…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Press Release – Appointment of the New Secretary General of the West African Power Pool (WAPP)

WAPP is confident that Mr. DIA’s leadership and expertise will enable the organization to address the challenges it faces while strengthening regional cooperation

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdoulaye DIA as its new Secretary General. This appointment was officially ratified during the WAPP General Assembly held on November 29, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. DIA is a seasoned electromechanical engineer and a graduate…

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    • Africa Investment Forum 2024: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa welcomes Japan as donor; showcases innovative financing solutions for Africa's energy transition
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Africa Investment Forum 2024: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa welcomes Japan as donor; showcases innovative financing solutions for Africa's energy transition

The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom session showcasing innovative funding structures to accelerate Africa's energy transition

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) recorded a new milestone at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, with the announcement of Japan as its newest contributor, expanding the Fund’s donor base to 11 and strengthening its capacity to support crucial energy projects. The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom…

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Egypt: African Development Bank Approves $170 Million for Egypt’s Largest Wind Energy Project

The Bank’s financing is in addition to financing expected from a consortium of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), banks, and financial institutions

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of up to $170 million to support the development of the game-changing 1.1 GW Suez Wind Project, currently Egypt’s largest wind energy initiative. The total project cost is estimated at $1.1 billion. The Bank’s financing is in…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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19th Session of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) General Assembly

Participants will have the opportunity to network with industry experts, share knowledge, and contribute to shaping the future of the regional electricity market

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) announces the 19th session of its General Assembly, which will take place from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This major event, organized in collaboration with CI-ENERGIES, will bring together key stakeholders in the energy sector…

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    • Ghana Bridge Power Project can deliver up to 200MW and it is engineered to be one of the most operationally flexible combined cycle plants in Ghana
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Ghana’s President Commissions Early Power Limited's (LTD) Bridge Power Plant Expected to boost thermal generation capacity by 7% with GE Vernova’s advanced technology

Powered by natural gas as primary fuel, the Bridge Power Station can deliver up to 200 Megawatts and it is engineered to be one of the most operationally flexible combined cycle plants in Ghana

The commissioning of the plant underscores the country’s focus on enhancing energy security, reliability, and accessibility for all Ghanaians  200 Megawatts (MW) Bridge Power plant, powered by five GE Vernova (www.GEVernova.com) TM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines, is expected to be one of the most operationally flexible combined cycle plants in Ghana. …

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Electricity and Energy Committee Received a Briefing on Just Energy Transition

The committee also expressed concerns about the weaponising of climate change legislation by developed countries, which could disadvantage South Africa's economy and trade

The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy received a briefing on the Just Energy Transition (JET) Investment Plan and Implementation Plan from the Presidency's Project Management Office and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. It was taken through the different investment portfolios within the plan, including details on the…

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A Cheap Gamble with a High Price: The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade

Choosing safety over savings pays off in the long run

Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% (http://apo-opa.co/3YTloKH) of markets on the continent, posing a potentially lethal risk to…

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Africa’s Energy Infrastructure Can Only Succeed with Enhanced Transmission

Modernizing grids, expanding transmission capabilities are top of the list for utilities and industry alike

As the demand for electricity continues to rise across the African continent, it is imperative for countries to act swiftly to enhance transmission capabilities and develop robust infrastructure to secure new energy integration sources over the next 25 years. A recent report by consulting firm McKinsey & Company estimates that $400…