The government of Ethiopia and Icelandic-US firm Reykjavik have signed a construction agreement for the first phase of the Corbetti 1000 MW geothermal plant in Ethiopia.
Italian renewable energy developer Enel Green Power has announced a $9.9 billion, 7 GW capacity addition and capital investment programme in Latin America.
Enel Green Power (EGP), has announced the beginning of construction of three solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in South Africa – in Aurora, Paleisheuwel and Tom Burke. Power from the plants will be sold to state utility, Eskom.
Abengoa and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have commissioned a 100 MW solar thermal power project secured in the first round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer's Programme (REIPPP).
Ghana is making progress with its plans for nuclear power, the head of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission has said.