Martin Clark reports on mining firms across Africa that are stepping up demand for power solutions and exploring new technologies in a bid to secure dependable energy in the face of poor grid supply
Energy
Green hydrogen innovation proves capability
Wilo Powers has brought the first ever green hydrogen solution of its kind to the market to prove the concept of power independence and generation in a decentralised way
Significant contract award for integrated ammonia and urea complex
NextChem Holding, a subsidiary of MAIRE S.p.A., through Stamicarbon, has been awarded licensing and proprietary equipment contracts for an ammonia and urea complex in sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa renewable power capacity to miss 2030 target
According to research by Rystad Energy, there are challenges ahead for South Africa’s decarbonisation efforts as renewable power capacity is expected to fall short of the 2030 target
Fresh funding for energy development in Rwanda
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has concluded an agreement for a concessional development loan of US$20mn to finance the electricity delivery project in the Kamonyi District