Power Grid
TANZANIA BUILDING GRID INTERCONNECTOR WITH ZAMBIA TO HELP MITIGATE POWER CRISIS.
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.
- 6 days, 21 hours
BP REDUCES INVESTMENT IN OFFSHORE WIND POWER.
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.
- 1 week, 4 days
BRAZIL'S OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR SEES SENSORS INSTALLED.
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.
- 1 week, 6 days
TANZANIA EYES FIRST PPP POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT.
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.
- 3 weeks
TANZANIA: ADANI GROUP PLANS TO INVEST $900 MILLION IN TANZANIA POWER LINES.
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.
- 3 weeks, 5 days
TANZANIA'S VISION: HOSTING KEY AFRICAN ENERGY CONFERENCE TO TRANSFORM POWER ACCESS.
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.
- 1 month
TANZANIA: DR. BITEKO ORDERS KIGOMA TO BE CONNECTED TO THE NATIONAL GRID BY 2025.
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.
- 1 month, 1 week
NAMIBIA'S LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT USES CHINESE TECHNOLOGIES.
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.
- 1 month, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: MINISTRY OF ENERGY URGED TO CONTINUE OVERSEEING THE JNHPP PROJECT.
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.
- 1 month, 3 weeks
US: MANUFACTURE OF WIND TURBINE BLADES FROM SUGAR.
Researchers at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new technology that makes wind turbine blades easier to recycle.
- 2 months
UK'S $5.6 BILLION ELECTRICITY 'SUPERHIGHWAY' GETS GREEN LIGHT.
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved a $5.6 billion subsea cable project to transport renewable energy from Scotland to England.
- 2 months
EQUINOR EXITS OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR IN VIETNAM.
Equinor's operations in Vietnam have been significantly impacted by the country's uncertain regulatory environment.
- 2 months
DENMARK: WORLD'S FIRST ARTIFICIAL ENERGY ISLAND BEHIND 3 YEARS.
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.
- 2 months, 1 week
UK: SHIPS TO PRODUCE GREEN HYDROGEN FROM THE WIND.
Companies are increasingly competing to advance green hydrogen production technologies, driven by the UK's offshore wind potential.
- 2 months, 1 week
USA: AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN WITH ALUMINUM AND CAFFEINE.
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.
- 2 months, 1 week
NEW ZEALAND'S LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT RECEIVES GLOBAL FUNDING.
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.
- 2 months, 1 week
CYPRUS' LARGEST SOLAR FARM IS STIRRING CONTROVERSY.
Cyprus' largest solar farm has ignited controversy over concerns that it will result in the removal of up to 4,400 pine trees.
- 2 months, 3 weeks
AMERICA'S FIRST STALLED NUCLEAR PLANT TROUBLED TO RESTART.
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.
- 2 months, 3 weeks
THE WORLD’S 15 LARGEST ENERGY CONSUMERS.
In 2023, Qatar and Iceland are the top countries in terms of energy consumption per capita.
- 2 months, 3 weeks
ALGERIA-ITALY ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION MARKS NEW STEP.
The electricity interconnection project between Algeria and Italy has taken a significant step forward, with both countries eager to accelerate its implementation.
- 3 months
UAE'S MASDAR SIGNS ONE OF THE LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY DEALS IN SPAIN.
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.
- 3 months
THE ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN IRAQ AND TURKEY IS LAUNCHING.
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.
- 3 months, 1 week
SENEGAL'S ELECTRICITY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTORS BENEFIT FROM OIL AND GAS REVENUES.
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.
- 3 months, 2 weeks
CHINA HOSTS TWO-THIRDS OF THE WORLD'S RENEWABLE ENERGY PLANTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
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.
- 3 months, 3 weeks
INDIAN COMPANY CONCLUDES MEGA ENERGY DEAL IN MIDDLE EAST.
An Indian firm has secured a substantial contract to develop a renewable energy project in a Middle Eastern nation.
- 3 months, 3 weeks
AFRICA'S SOLAR MARKET: RAPID GROWTH, CHINESE DOMINANCE, AND U.S. SETBACKS.
Africa's solar market has enormous potential.
- 3 months, 3 weeks
EGYPT LEADS THE WORLD WITH AN UNPRECEDENTED ENERGY DEAL.
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.
- 4 months
CHINA SURPASSES EUROPE IN PER CAPITAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
China's energy consumption per capita has surpassed that of Europe, driven by decades of economic growth and infrastructure development.
- 4 months
ELECTRICITY IN SUDAN WITNESSES A NEW SYSTEM THAT ENSURES THE STABILITY OF THE NETWORKS.
The electricity sector in Sudan is currently undergoing significant efforts aimed at modernizing and stabilizing its infrastructure.
- 4 months, 1 week
AUSTRALIA IS BUILDING A GIANT ELECTRICITY STORAGE BATTERY.
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.
- 4 months, 2 weeks
THE LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANTS IN THE WORLD.
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.
- 4 months, 2 weeks
EGYPTIAN TEAM DESIGNS SOLAR-POWERED DRONE SHIP.
Aims to monitor and analyze the marine environment accurately and effectively.
- 4 months, 3 weeks
A GLOBAL COMPANY DEVELOPS ELECTRICITY GRIDS IN THE UK AND AMERICA.
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.
- 5 months
DEWA PARTNERS WITH POWER CHINA TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.
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.
- 5 months, 2 weeks
SEVERE SOLAR STORM THREATENS DISRUPTION TO POWER GRIDS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
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.
- 5 months, 3 weeks
TURKISH COMPANY AVOIDS EUROPEAN CARBON TAX WITH SOLAR POWER PLANT IN KOSOVO.
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.
- 5 months, 3 weeks
CHINA'S CLEAN ENERGY EXPORTS JUMP DESPITE LOWER PROFITS.
In 2023, China's clean energy exports surged by nearly a fifth compared to the previous year, exceeding $150 billion.
- 6 months
CONSORTIUM OF 3 COMPANIES WINS DEVELOPMENT OF GIANT SOLAR POWER PLANT IN THE UAE.
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.
- 6 months
GLOBALLY ADDED WIND CAPACITY JUMPS 50% AND SETS RECORD.
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.
- 6 months, 2 weeks
SOLAR OUTPERFORMS IN THE LARGEST U.S. STATE USING COAL.
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.
- 6 months, 3 weeks
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS BEGIN IN IRAN WITH HUGE CAPACITIES.
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.
- 6 months, 4 weeks
AMERICA IS GROWING WARY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOM.
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.
- 7 months, 1 week
Gambia: 46 Communities to Benefit From 30kV Electricity Project
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.
- 1 year, 5 months
SOUTH AFRICA: UAE’s Amea Power to sell 85 MWp of solar power to GreenCo
Independent power producer (IPP) Amea Power has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with GreenCo Power Services.
- 1 year, 5 months
TANZANIA : Challenges Facing Energy Sector
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.
- 1 year, 10 months
Italy and Tunisia Power Project To Receive 307 Million Euros
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,
- 1 year, 10 months
LIBERIA: Power Purchase Agreement Now Approved
The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) welcomes the Power Purchase Agreement
- 1 year, 10 months
SOUTH AFRICA: Financial Closing of the Phezukomoya and San Kraal Wind Projects
EDF Renewables, the subsidiary of the Electricité de France (EDF) group, has closed the financing of two of its wind projects in South Africa.
- 1 year, 11 months
Ethiopia and Djibouti To Construct High Power Transmission Line
Construction on the Ethio-Djibouti 2nd Circuit High Power Transmission Line and Distribution Station Project was recently launched by Ethiopia and Djibouti.
- 2 years
South Africa: Eskom Signs Land Lease Agreements With Independent Power Generators
Eskom signs land lease agreements with independent clean power generators
- 2 years
GIZ To Provide Solar Energy In 27 Rural Health Centers In Uganda
GIZ to provide solar energy to 27 rural health centers in Uganda
- 2 years
Zimbabwe Secure USD 800 Million Fund For Rural Electrification
Zimbabwean will have electricity regardless of their location
- 2 years
MOZAMBIQUE: Total Energy ,Won To Build A Solar Power Plant
French energy giant, Total Energy , has won a project to build a solar power plant
- 2 years, 6 months
TANZANIA : $1.9 Billion Used On Electricity Network Upgrade
Tanzania will spend $1.9 billion to upgrade its power transmission and distribution network as part of plans to end electricity outages.
- 2 years, 8 months
SOUTH AFRICA: USD 11.8m To Construct Waste to Energy Plant
Kibo Energy signs 10-year PPA for waste-to-power development in South Africa
- 2 years, 8 months
UGANDA; Seeks to amend the Electricity Act to increase funds allocated to the Electricity Regulatory Authority
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has tabled the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for first reading
- 2 years, 9 months
KENYA: First Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transmission project
Kenya pioneers the first independent power transmission project. Seeks to increase private sector participation in transmission
- 2 years, 9 months
Zimbabwe's load shedding to worsen as work starts on Kariba Dam project
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.
- 2 years, 9 months
Tanzania Electricity Supply and Demand
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
- 2 years, 11 months
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