China really wants Africa’s minerals, which affects energy worldwide and Africa’s growth. Their big investments and contracts show they want to control energy supplies, which shows how deeply they’re involved in Africa and how they often take resources. China’s renewed focus on Africa’s mineral resources is driven by the insatiable demand for critical minerals like…
Kenya’s Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) has ignited discussions with its plan, backed by the government, to raise the spillway of Masinga Dam by 1.5 meters. The ambitious project treads a fine line between addressing the immediate threat of overflowing dams due to heavy rainfall and bolstering the country’s long-term hydropower generation capacity. Masinga Dam, the…
Kenya’s electricity leader, KenGen, has taken a significant stride towards its clean energy future. They secured a multibillion-shilling contract to rehabilitate Olkaria I, the country’s oldest geothermal power plant. The project breathes new life into a symbol of Kenya’s pioneering spirit of renewable energy. The upgrade aims to increase Olkaria I’s power generation capacity from…
A wave of African countries has enthusiastically embraced the groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, a multistakeholder partnership initiative launched during COP28. This initiative aims to revolutionize Africa’s energy landscape by fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of advanced energy storage solutions. Joining the BESS Consortium represents a significant commitment from these nations…
