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- Renewable Media Monitoring, Wednesday 17 January
Renewable Media Monitoring, Wednesday 17 January
OPEC Fund to inject $30m into Africa’s largest onshore wind farm in Egypt
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⚙ Infrastructure
Africa’s infrastructure needs are huge, and the continent needs bold and inventive solutions to bridge the gap, especially as climate change accelerates and our population increases… (Africa Business) - All Africa
In rural areas, only about half of households have electricity, while urban centres boast over 90% access (Energy Commission of Ghana, 2022). These gaps in access don’t just mean inconvenience; they represent missed opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic growth… (MyJoyOnline) - Ghana
The completion of the Nachtigal Hydropower plant and the injection of 360MW from 6 out of 7 turbines as of mid-January 2025, is a real game changer for Cameroon. It will add almost 30% of renewable energy to the generation mix… (The World Bank) - Cameroon
💵 Funding & finance
The OPEC Fund for International Development has committed $30 million to support the construction of Africa's largest onshore wind farm, the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm, in Egypt… (TechPoint) - Egypt
The pace of adoption and financing of renewable energy solutions remains a critical challenge. Addressing this gap is essential to unlock the continent's full potential and accelerate its transition to sustainable energy systems… (Engineering News) - All Africa
🤝 Partnerships
China is collaborating with African countries to establish the “Africa Solar Belt” program, aiming to support the continent’s green and low-carbon development, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi… (SolarQuarter) - All Africay
Aregawi Berhe, director general of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project public participation coordination office, emphasized during a resource mobilization event that the GERD, Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, has achieved significant progress. He called for intensified fundraising efforts and greater citizen involvement to ensure the project's timely and smooth completion… (AzaNewsAgency)
⚛ Nuclear Energy
Maintenance work on the second 930MWe unit at the Koeberg nuclear plant in Cape Town has been completed. Following similar work at unit I in 2023, the lifespan of Africa’s first nuclear power plant – commissioned in 1984 – is expected to be extended by another two decades… (Africa Energy)
☀ Solar Energy
According to a report by Powerelec Nigeria, global solar installations hit a record 503 GWp in 2024, marking a 44% increase from 2023. The Africa Solar Outlook 2025 noted the trend continues with 2.5 GWp of new installations for the third consecutive year, bringing the continent’s total capacity (excluding residential) to 19.2 GWp… (TechLabari)
South Africa and Egypt are the two countries in Africa with the largest chunk of new solar capacity installed in 2024…The two countries account for nearly 80% of the nearly 2.5GWp installed in Africa in 2024, with commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects especially significant for South Africa… (ESI Africa)
While Asia, Europe, and North America dominate with 85% of installed green energy capacity, La Camera reminded that Africa lags far behind, accounting for just 1.6% of the market's growth despite the continent's vast potential… (TechTimes)
The West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centres in its host communities of Onne and Ogu, in its determination to enhance primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State… (PunchNg)
In the quest to tackle the global climate crisis and address the energy deficit in developing nations, EnergiyaGlobal has emerged as a shining example of innovation and impact. Spearheaded by Josef “Yossi” Abramowitz, a visionary leader often referred to as “Captain Sunshine,” the company is on a mission to revolutionize energy access in Africa and beyond… (TimesofIsrael)
🌐 General
TD Africa, a leading technology distribution company in Africa, has unveiled its Green Hero Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to tackle Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges and promote the adoption of sustainable energy solutions… (NairaMetrics) - Nigeria
Matlawa argues that this fiscal limitation restricts progress in areas such as project funding and creating incentives for broader sector participation… (EngineeringNews) - South Africa
domestic and international investors, businesses and financiers have rightly been questioning when, where and how their investment will be consistently encouraged so that they too can play their part in generating cheap, reliable, cleaner power to grow our economy… (Engineering News) - South Africa
The South African government has revised its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)... The updated plan emphasizes a diversified energy mix, incorporating coal, renewables, and gas, while addressing grid constraints and the decommissioning of coal units. Stakeholders are pressing for certainty, as the IRP2019 is widely considered outdated… (SolarQuarter) - South Africa
PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power, including battery energy storage solutions across Africa… (Social News) - All Africa
Even though Cabo Verde accounts for less than 0.002% of total global emissions, the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) still aims to decarbonise the energy sector, which accounts for 73% of national emissions, and achieve a 100% share of RE [renewable energy] penetration by 2040… (ESI Africa) - Cabo Verde