South Africa’s Coega Development Corp. expects more capital to flow into state-owned entity which develops and operates the Coega Industrial Development Zone.
The African Union has created an ambitious plan to promote continental free trade in five years, hoping to develop about $60 billion worth of African infrastructure over the next 10 years. Read more
Seeing the impact of renewable energy is being brought to the forefront as visitors to a London exhibition “Life without Lights” will tour the gallery led by solar lamps. Read more
General Electric has announced plans to build a 150-MW wind farm in Ngong, Kenya as the East African nation looks to shift its power generation from hydropower. Read more
In a move designed to further enhance its sustainability program, Hilton Worldwide has launched a major environmental initiative at its three hotels in South Africa. Read more
CSP Today and PV Insider have released the MENA Solar Survey 2012, documenting the region’s solar industry amid recent political and economic movements. Read more
Douglas-Westwood has released its “World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2012-2016,” examining drivers, case studies, key players, major markets, and growth prospects. Read more
Siemens and Shanghai Electric Group have signed an agreement to create a wind power JV, which will include a wind turbine manufacturing company targeting Chinese markets. Read more
Eureka Forbes will take a leap into the solar sector, believing that solar energy products could contribute to 5-7% of its business in three years. Read more
Offering alternative energy solutions, African Alternative Energy Solutions is geared to help supply power generation methods throughout the continent. Read more
Chinese solar mounting manufacturer Powerway Renewable Energy Co. has announced that it would open production facilities in South Africa, costing around $1.25 million. Read more
A report recently released shows that nearly 20% of patents related to desalination technologies are incorporating with a renewable energy source. Read more
Namibia launched a Solar Revolving Fund in April, moving it from private financiers to government control; however, the government is facing issues acquiring payment from clients who received loans through the Fund’s previous administrators. Read more
South Africa’s Coega Development Corp. expects more capital to flow into state-owned entity which develops and operates the Coega Industrial Development Zone.