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Rwanda: Rwanda’s Renewable Energy Revolution – Setting the Bar Higher for a Sustainable Future
[New Times] Rwanda’s journey to embed 60% renewable energy into its power grid by 2030 exemplifies its dedication to sustainable energy. This goal reflects a wider movement towards eco-friendly power sources. Encouraged by Uruguay’s impressive accompli…
South Africa: Back to Stage 6 Load Shedding
[Scrolla] The vulnerability of Eskom’s ageing coal fleet struck again on Tuesday, forcing the power utility to announce plans to reintroduce Stage 6 load shedding.
Seychelles: Seychelles’ Main Power Station to Be Expanded By 18MW By 2025
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles’ main power station, located at Roche Caiman on Mahe Island, is to be expanded by 18MW, the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) announced recently.
Africa: EU Commission Unveils Subsidy Plans for Hydrogen Infrastructure, Opening Up Europe to Fossil Gas Lock-in
[Global Witness] Brussels, November 28 – The European Commission today opened the door to subsidies for a pipeline to transport blue hydrogen from Norway to Germany, which lead to more fossil gas being burned per year than Denmark, Ireland and Portugal…
South Africa: Energy Equipment Donation to Be Received By Electricity Minister
[SAnews.gov.za] The first consignment of energy equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China is expected to be received by Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa.
Africa: New Report From the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Outlines Priorities for COP28
[Mo Ibrahim Foundation] The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) has released its latest research report, Africa on the road to COP28: reconciling climate & development , outlining the three priorities that must be addressed at COP28 in Dubai.
South Africa: Power Utility Forecasts More Crippling Blackouts Over the Coming Months
[Daily Maverick] Eskom officials have forecast that there will be rolling blackouts (between stages 1 and 3) every day during December and January — except for six days. And that is the best-case scenario. Electricity situation looks dire for most of …
South Africa: Stage 4 Load Shedding Until Saturday
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 4 load shedding from 2pm on Monday until 5am on Saturday morning.
South Africa: Eskom Receives Global Credit Ratings Boost
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has welcomed the decision by global ratings agency S&P Global to upgrade the power utility’s credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘CCC+’ with a stable outlook on the company’s senior secured and senior unsecured debt.
Kenya: Spike in Hydro-Power Production Capacity to Cut Electricity Costs – Chirchir
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Energy Saturday announced an expected rise in hydroelectric output as a result of improved water inflows at the Seven Forks Dams, which will lead to reduction of fuel-driven generation.