A ministerial conference was hosted by The Green Economic Coalition and The Green Knowledge Platform in Cape Town this week. The main takeaway: any decisions or actions on the green economy must be based on scientific evidence and socio-economic agenda must be a key driver to successful green economy.… Read More

The Rural Electrification Authority has received funding plus grants for a two lot,mini-grid roll programme. The contracts will comprise of two parts namely; engineering procurement and construction, and operation and maintenance. The capacity for the mini plants are specified at 1410 kWp.… Read More

Sy Gourrah, head of ACTOM Power Systems has resigned from the Eskom Sustainability Task Team. Gourrah’s resignation follows the resignation of Brian Damas soon after his appointment. The task team’s mandate is to advise government on how to resolve the power utility’s operational, structural and financial challenges.… Read More

Great Lakes Africa Energy (GLAE) has announced the commissioning process of the 24MW Kabulasoke Solar Power Park in Uganda GLAE is the lead partner in a development consortium comprising of Uganda’s Xsabo Power Limited, a consortium of partners and the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited as the off taker.… Read More