South African telecom operator Telkom has released a tender for the design and construction of a three megawatt solar-powered plant at Telkom Park in Pretoria
Energy
Save fuel and reduce energy costs
In many remote areas or regions where the electricity supply is unstable or expensive, grids powered by diesel generators are extremely common
Uganda power company invests in smart meters
Ugandas retail power distributor Umeme Power Company is reported to be investing US$24mn in automated meter-reading technology that uses smart meters to help it curb energy losses among large commercial consumers
Ghana looks to nuclear to solve energy deficit
Ghana has taken an important step on the road to achieving nuclear power, passing the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Bill
Gide to advise on Malian solar project
Law firm Gide will be advising a consortium of investors on a solar power plant project involving a public-private partnership between World Bank member group IFC InfraVentures, Scatec Solar and Africa Power 1