Tanzania is constructing a grid interconnector with Zambia to help alleviate a drought-driven power crisis, with the project expected to take 36 months to complete. Additionally, the government is negotiating a host agreement for the $42 billion Tanzania LNG export plant, aiming to ensure fair benefits for all parties involved.
British oil company BP is scaling back its involvement in renewable energy projects as it refines its 2020 strategy, shifting its focus back to oil and gas.
Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned oil company, is advancing offshore wind power projects as part of its strategy to diversify renewable energy sources and complement the country's solar energy capacity.
Tanzania is in talks with two foreign companies to develop $1.2 billion in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) power transmission projects, marking a significant shift from state control. This initiative aims to enhance electricity access and quality while overcoming regulatory challenges in the energy sector.
Tanzania is negotiating a $900 million public-private partnership with the Adani Group to develop high-voltage electricity lines, alongside a $300 million project with UK-based Gridworks Development Partners. As Tanzania emerges as a key economic hub in East Africa, these investments highlight its growing appeal to international investors and the potential for enhanced infrastructure development.
Tanzania will host a significant African energy conference in January 2025, aiming to raise $190 billion to provide electricity to 300 million people by 2030, particularly in rural areas. With support from major financial institutions and the government, the conference seeks to foster collaboration and innovative solutions for sustainable energy development across the continent.
Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Doto Biteko has ordered the swift connection of Kigoma to the national grid by the end of 2024 to eliminate dependence on diesel generators and improve electricity access. During this initiative, he also highlighted substantial investments in energy projects and local infrastructure to support the region's development.
Namibia's largest solar power plant project has reached a significant milestone, boosting the country's clean electricity generation capacity and reducing its dependence on imported power.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals has urged the Ministry of Energy to continue closely supervising the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) to ensure its timely completion.
Researchers at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new technology that makes wind turbine blades easier to recycle.
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved a $5.6 billion subsea cable project to transport renewable energy from Scotland to England.
Equinor's operations in Vietnam have been significantly impacted by the country's uncertain regulatory environment.
The construction of the world's first artificial energy island has faced new delays, with the project being postponed for a second time, now expected to be delayed by at least three more years.
Companies are increasingly competing to advance green hydrogen production technologies, driven by the UK's offshore wind potential.
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking and sustainable method to produce hydrogen, contributing to the shift toward clean energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The largest solar power plant in New Zealand has secured significant funding from both local and international institutions, prompting Light source BP to initiate the construction process.
Cyprus' largest solar farm has ignited controversy over concerns that it will result in the removal of up to 4,400 pine trees.
America’s first grounded nuclear plant, the Palisades facility in Michigan, faces technical issues that could hinder its planned restart, according to former plant engineer Alan Blind.
In 2023, Qatar and Iceland are the top countries in terms of energy consumption per capita.
The electricity interconnection project between Algeria and Italy has taken a significant step forward, with both countries eager to accelerate its implementation.
UAE'S Masdar has signed one of the largest renewable energy deals in Spain in recent years, a move designed to support Madrid's energy and climate goals as well as the EU's ambitions for carbon neutrality by 2050.
After a delay of nearly 20 years, the electricity interconnection line between Iraq and Turkey has begun its first phase, linking the borders of the two countries with a capacity of 300 megawatts.
Senegal's electricity and renewable energy sectors, along with five other key areas, are experiencing significant recovery due to oil and gas revenues, marking a new phase of economic growth.
China is rapidly expanding its renewable energy projects to reduce emissions and meet growing electricity demand. A study revealed that nearly two-thirds of the world's solar and wind power plants are in China, with Beijing building infrastructure to support 339 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.
An Indian firm has secured a substantial contract to develop a renewable energy project in a Middle Eastern nation.
Africa's solar market has enormous potential.
Egypt has achieved a significant global milestone in the energy sector by signing a groundbreaking deal, surpassing a similar agreement made by the Sultanate of Oman in March 2024.
China's energy consumption per capita has surpassed that of Europe, driven by decades of economic growth and infrastructure development.
The electricity sector in Sudan is currently undergoing significant efforts aimed at modernizing and stabilizing its infrastructure.
Australia is making strides to bolster its capacity to accommodate the surge in renewable energy production, a cornerstone in its strategy to combat greenhouse gas emissions and address the pressing challenges of climate change.
Chinese dominance is evident in the compilation of the world's largest solar power plants, where they claim five spots out of ten. Notably, the recently inaugurated Xinjiang Farm stands as the largest globally, boasting a capacity of 5 GW.
Aims to monitor and analyze the marine environment accurately and effectively.
A global company has announced plans to double its investments in electricity grids and power transmission projects over the next five years, targeting the energy transition and carbon emission reductions in the United Kingdom and America.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to bolster Dubai's status as a global leader in clean energy and green economy by partnering with major international companies to enhance the efficiency of electricity and water production and integrate the latest technologies across all its facilities and projects.
A severe solar storm expected this weekend could disrupt electric power grids, navigation, radio, and satellite operations. The last time Earth experienced a G5 storm, classified as "extreme," was in 2003, resulting in power outages in Sweden and damaged transformers in South Africa.
A Turkish company is investing in building a solar power plant in Kosovo to avoid a European carbon tax on its ferronickel plant's exports to the domestic market. Yıldırım Energy announced the laying of the foundation stone of Kosovo's 150 MW solar park, according to a report seen by the Washington-based Specialized Energy Platform.
In 2023, China's clean energy exports surged by nearly a fifth compared to the previous year, exceeding $150 billion.
A consortium of three international companies has secured the development of a large-scale solar power plant in the UAE, boasting a capacity of up to 1.5 gigawatts. This initiative aligns with the Abu Dhabi government's commitment to sourcing 32% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
In 2023, global wind capacity surged to a new peak of nearly 117 GW, a testament to growing government support and ambition despite challenging economic conditions marked by high interest rates and inflation.
Solar power generation in the United States has reached a significant milestone in the quest to reduce carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Renewable energy projects in Iran, with a capacity of up to 7,500 MW, began during the Persian year ending March 19, 2023. These projects, primarily focused on solar and wind energy, represent a significant step towards Iran's goal of diversifying its energy sources and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
Renewable energy projects in the United States are encountering opposition stemming from concerns over land use, environmental impact, and local property values. This opposition has led to a conflict between state climate goals and the interests of local communities.
President Adama Barrow has inaugurated the construction of the 30Kv line through Laminkoto-Diabugu-Batapa to expand electricity access to 46 communities in the districts of Sami and Sandu.
Independent power producer (IPP) Amea Power has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with GreenCo Power Services.
According to the latest Tanzania power system master plan, Tanzania’s electricity demand will expand at an annual rate of 13.82% during 2022–2030, rising from 10,176 GWh in 2022 to 28,664 GWh in 2030.
The underwater power line project between Italy and Tunisia will receive a support of around 307 million euros ($324 million) of funding from the European Union,
The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) welcomes the Power Purchase Agreement
EDF Renewables, the subsidiary of the Electricité de France (EDF) group, has closed the financing of two of its wind projects in South Africa.
Construction on the Ethio-Djibouti 2nd Circuit High Power Transmission Line and Distribution Station Project was recently launched by Ethiopia and Djibouti.
Eskom signs land lease agreements with independent clean power generators
GIZ to provide solar energy to 27 rural health centers in Uganda
Zimbabwean will have electricity regardless of their location
French energy giant, Total Energy , has won a project to build a solar power plant
Tanzania will spend $1.9 billion to upgrade its power transmission and distribution network as part of plans to end electricity outages.
Kibo Energy signs 10-year PPA for waste-to-power development in South Africa
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has tabled the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for first reading
Kenya pioneers the first independent power transmission project. Seeks to increase private sector participation in transmission
Zimbabwe's recent spate of load shedding is expected to worsen for the next two weeks after the state-owned power utility announced plans to resume work on the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation project.
The generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Tanzania, is channeled through TANESCO, which is fully owned by the government and is responsible for 98% of the electricity