Water scarcity has rendered hydropower impractical, shifting focus to coal and nuclear energy
TotalEnergies is preparing for the resumption in early 2024 of its stalled $23 billion liquified natural gas project
Lessons from China and Norway on how capacities can be channelled to deliver on priorities and ensure activity with notable outcomes
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Over-reliance on ageing and ailing colonial infrastructure leaves over 40% of the continent’s population without electricity
A researcher says Africa’s huge renewable energy potential could save lives from air pollution
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There is hidden potential for small hydropower plants in South Africa
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In a few weeks, when the rainy season arrives, water will finally begin to flow into the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Expect regional tensions to rise along with the water level
He must end the Mantashe problem and execute his strategy rather than keep the ANC onside
Tensions around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam must be resolved before the dam comes online
African states have bet big on huge hydroelectric plants, but climate change is threatening rainfall
The huge hydroelectric project is part of South African foreign policy, even though it makes little economic or environmental sense
Hydro power and gas in nearby countries have brought about a shift in South Africa’s schemes.
Hydropower is a viable alternative to fossil fuels, but South Africa is not realising the benefits of using water to generate energy.
New hydropower projects in the DRC will benefit big users, but locals might be left off the grid.
The dream of harnessing the DRC’s mighty Congo River has moved closer, and South Africa has pledged to buy half of the power it generates.
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/ 27 January 2012
China making huge strides in using green energy but coal consumption continues to increase.
SA is talking to the DRC to revive a stalled hydropower project on the Congo River, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Tuesday.
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/ 3 September 2009
Zimbabwe’s political uncertainty and the government’s hold over electricity policies will discourage private investment in the sector.