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Friday, May 31

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DRC: Rail transit project for gridlocked traffic in Kinshasa

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A public rail transit system in Kinshasa is set for a complete overhaul and aims to alleviate the city's daily transport challenges.

South Africa: ASEZ focuses on energy storage for green development

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The Atlantis Special Economic Zone hosted an engagement around catalysing innovative energy storage use cases for South Africa.

Thursday, May 30

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How to go about salvaging industry in South Africa

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The construction of new generation assets holds the potential to not only revitalise the economy in South Africa but also strengthen our industry.

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Energy transition must be fair and affordable – IEA

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The IEA report - Strategies for Affordable & Fair Clean Energy Transitions - calls for stronger investment to ensure all consumers benefit.

A pilot project in Kenya will brighten 100 schools with efficient lighting

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The Kenya Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has successfully concluded the pilot phase of an energy-efficient lighting project in 100 schools.

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Nigeria: Cross-border customers owe more than $50m for electricity

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Nigeria sells electricity to Benin, Togo, and Niger and recently announced that it would be capping the supply.

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Grid-tied solar power plant switches on in Burkina Faso

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A 26.6MW solar PV plant has been commissioned in Burkina Faso.

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Kenya: Increased access to electricity under next stage of LMCP

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So far, more than a million households in Kenya have been connected to electricity under the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP).

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Steinmüller Africa: Improving reliability at power stations

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Moso Bolofo, Director of Steinmüller Africa, spoke to ESI Africa about their decades-long presence in South Africa.

Wednesday, May 29

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The nuclear doppler effect – the reason for a ‘walk-away safe’ reactor

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The nuclear dopper effect is one of the most important feedback effects in nuclear reactor control.

Nigeria: Waste-to-energy plant for Lagos to up electricity supply

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A waste-to-energy project in Lagos State is set to provide electricity for thousands of homes in one of Nigeria’s most populous regions.

Kenya-US: Finance for e-mobility firms, agreement on clean energy

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Three e-mobility companies in Kenya are collectively to receive $30 million from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

Nigeria: Tenders open for more than 150 electrification projects

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REA in Nigeria has invited Nigerian contractors to submit tenders and pre-qualification documents for 161 electrification projects.

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Job opportunity for carbon capture mineralisation consultant in Kenya

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A startup company in the renewable energy industry of Kenya is looking for an expert with experience in the carbon capture or storage space in Africa.

SA: New internship programme launched in the wind industry

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A new sector-specific internship programme has been launched in South Africa to support the country’s changing energy landscape.

Battery reserve function and its role in an energy storage solution

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The battery reserve capacity refers to the duration a battery can sustain a load when the primary power source fails, typically measured in minutes based on the battery's discharge rate.

What next for Enlit Africa and the water, power and energy sectors?

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Enlit Africa Event Director Chanelle Hingston stepped in to the ESI Africa Studio to talk about the success factors behind the 2024 event.

Tuesday, May 28

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Zambia to receive funds for emissions reduction in new programme

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Communities in the Eastern Province of Zambia are set to reap the benefits of their efforts in emissions reduction following the approval of a new agreement.

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Progress steady on Malagarasi hydropower project in Tanzania

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The proposed 49.5MW Malagarasi Hydropower Project, meant to improve power supply in western Tanzania, is steadily developing.

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Nigeria: High electricity bills may see airports using solar energy

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NIgeria spends at least N1 billion ($674,554.45) a month on electricity for the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.

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Using groundwater boreholes network to address drought in Africa

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Research suggests that a strategic network of deep groundwater boreholes could help resolve the droughts in the Horn of Africa.

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New specifications for lighting to boost energy efficiency in South Africa

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New compulsory specifications to respond to the energy crisis that is crippling the economy and destroying livelihoods in South Africa.

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Toolkit to help countries double energy efficiency by 2030

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The toolkit was launched in support of the 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency held recently in Nairobi.

JinkoSolar: Unrivaled growth and profit margins

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First-quarter results show that JinkoSolar is still way ahead of the competition in multiple aspects.

Monday, May 27

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Gear up for electrifying Solis South Africa Roadshow 2024

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Ginlong (Solis) announces dates for its roadshow, scheduled to take place across South Africa throughout June.

Russia’s Novawind starts construction on solar energy plant in Mali

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The solar power plant, around 30km outside the Mali capital Bamako, is expected to be completed in a year, Novawind said.

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Consultancy services needed for floating solar project at Kariba Dam

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The AfDB Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department is in need of consultancy services for a floating solar project at the Kariba Dam. DEADLINE: 15 June 2024.

Feasibility study for battery cell manufacturing in South Africa

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Day three of Enlit Africa saw the signing of an agreement to conduct a feasibility study into building a battery cell manufacturing facility in South Africa.

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Nigeria: Electricity generation reaches highest output in three years

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Nigeria plans to increase its electricity output to between 10,000-12,000MW in the next three years, says the Minister of Power.

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Green bonds in emerging markets

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The issuance of green bonds in emerging markets reached $135 billion in 2023, increasing 34% year on year.