African renewable energy news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on renewable energy in Africa:

Solar Energy

  1. South Africa's solar power capacity reaches 2.5 GW: South Africa's solar power capacity has reached 2.5 gigawatts (GW), making it one of the largest solar markets in Africa. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  2. Kenya launches 40 MW solar power plant: Kenya has launched a 40 MW solar power plant in the town of Garissa, which is expected to provide electricity to over 100,000 households. (Source: African Energy)
  3. Egypt to build 1.2 GW solar power plant: Egypt has announced plans to build a 1.2 GW solar power plant in the city of Benban, which will be one of the largest solar power plants in the world. (Source: Reuters)

Wind Energy

  1. Nigeria to build 1.2 GW wind power plant: Nigeria has announced plans to build a 1.2 GW wind power plant in the state of Katsina, which will be one of the largest wind power plants in Africa. (Source: African Energy)
  2. South Africa's wind power capacity reaches 1.5 GW: South Africa's wind power capacity has reached 1.5 GW, making it one of the largest wind power markets in Africa. (Source: Windpower Monthly)
  3. Morocco to build 2.5 GW wind power plant: Morocco has announced plans to build a 2.5 GW wind power plant in the city of Tangier, which will be one of the largest wind power plants in Africa. (Source: African Energy)

Hydro Energy

  1. Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam to generate 6.4 GW of power: Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam, one of the largest dams in Africa, is expected to generate 6.4 GW of power when completed. (Source: African Energy)
  2. Tanzania to build 2.1 GW hydro power plant: Tanzania has announced plans to build a 2.1 GW hydro power plant on the Rufiji River, which will be one of the largest hydro power plants in Africa. (Source: African Energy)
  3. Kenya to build 1.2 GW hydro power plant: Kenya has announced plans to build a 1.2 GW hydro power plant on the Turkwel River, which will be one of the largest hydro power plants in East Africa. (Source: African Energy)

Geothermal Energy

  1. Kenya's geothermal power capacity reaches 600 MW: Kenya's geothermal power capacity has reached 600 MW, making it one of the largest geothermal power markets in Africa. (Source: African Energy)
  2. Ethiopia to build 1.8 GW geothermal power plant: Ethiopia has announced plans to build a 1.8 GW geothermal power plant in the Rift Valley, which will be one of the largest geothermal power plants in Africa. (Source: African Energy)
  3. Rwanda to build 25 MW geothermal power plant: Rwanda has announced plans to build a 25 MW geothermal power plant in the city of Kigali, which will be one of the first geothermal power plants in East Africa. (Source: African Energy)

Energy Storage

  1. South Africa to build 1.2 GW energy storage plant: South Africa has announced plans to build a 1.2 GW energy storage plant, which will be one of the largest energy storage plants in Africa. (Source: Energy Storage News)
  2. Kenya to build 100 MW energy storage plant: Kenya has announced plans to build a 100 MW energy storage plant, which will be one of the largest energy storage plants in East Africa. (Source: African Energy)
  3. Egypt to build 500 MW energy storage plant: Egypt has announced plans to build a 500 MW energy storage plant, which will be one of the largest energy storage plants in Africa. (Source: African Energy)

These are just a few examples of the many renewable energy projects and initiatives underway in Africa. The continent has vast renewable energy resources, and there is a growing trend towards investing in renewable energy to meet increasing energy demands and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.