South Africa commissions Noupoort wind farm
South Africa has officially commissioned the Noupoort wind farm the latest energy project to be launched by the country.
The 80MW facility is situated in the Umsobomvu Municipal Area which is located 10km east of Noupoort in the Northern Cape. Noupoort Wind Farm spans 7,500 hectares and comprises thirty five 99m-high wind turbines.
South Africa mulls constructing 10 nuclear power plants
South Africa plans to construct 10 nuclear power plants with nearly 10GW of nuclear generating capacity. The project is expected to cost US$69.5bn.
South Africa has frequently been presented with offers to build light-water reactors, which are almost exclusively in use around the world today.
First ever locally manufactured Solar Kiosk launched in Ghana
First ever Locally manufactured Solar Kiosk has been launched in Ghana to boost the socio-economic activities of people who lack access to power in the country.
The solar kiosk has been spearheaded by NGO SolarKiosk Ghana Limited in partnership with Energy Commission and JCS Investment Limited.
South Africa’s nuclear plan to commence in earnest
South Africa’s nuclear plan now look promising following a procurement programme that is set to officially commence on September 30, 2016. The move will pave way for official start of a nuclear plan that has been hit by political, legal hurdles and controversy.
