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Established in 1996, ESI Africa - Africa’s Power Journal is the trusted knowledge source of African utilities and their partners across the continent. We deliver content rich in insight and analysis relating to the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

ArcelorMittal SA Shuts Longs Steel Business, Impacting 3,500 JobsArcelorMittal South Africa will close its Longs steel o...
07/01/2025

ArcelorMittal SA Shuts Longs Steel Business, Impacting 3,500 Jobs

ArcelorMittal South Africa will close its Longs steel operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, affecting at least 3,500 jobs. This follows the company’s announcement in November 2023 of plans to wind down its long steel business.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fFcD20

Tunisia: ONAS issues tenders for wastewater treatment plantsTunisia's National Sanitation Utility (ONAS) has issued tend...
07/01/2025

Tunisia: ONAS issues tenders for wastewater treatment plants

Tunisia's National Sanitation Utility (ONAS) has issued tenders for the construction of wastewater treatment plants in Goubellat and Zahret Medien (Governorate of Beja) and Oued M’Liz and Beni M’Tir (Governorate of Jendouba).

Details here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fFdY90

Ethiopia Set to Export Electricity to TanzaniaEthiopia is advancing its regional energy ambitions, with final grid testi...
06/01/2025

Ethiopia Set to Export Electricity to Tanzania

Ethiopia is advancing its regional energy ambitions, with final grid testing underway for electricity exports to Tanzania. Ethiopian Electric Power CEO Ashebir Balcha shared the update, marking Ethiopia’s next step as a regional energy hub.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fDDQp0

Crowdfunding: Financing Clean PowerCrowdfunding is becoming a game-changer in alternative finance, bridging gaps where g...
06/01/2025

Crowdfunding: Financing Clean Power

Crowdfunding is becoming a game-changer in alternative finance, bridging gaps where government and traditional banking investments fall short, especially in clean energy projects.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fDCC60

Predictions & Prognosis: Babalwa Mbobo – C40 CitiesIn ESI Africa's annual power and energy prognosis feature, Babalwa Mb...
06/01/2025

Predictions & Prognosis: Babalwa Mbobo – C40 Cities

In ESI Africa's annual power and energy prognosis feature, Babalwa Mbobo of C40 Cities reflects on 2024's key developments and shares insights on what to watch for in 2025.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fDCvX0

Bui Floating Solar PV Plant in GhanaThe Bui Power Authority (BPA) has successfully completed a 5MW floating solar photov...
06/01/2025

Bui Floating Solar PV Plant in Ghana

The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has successfully completed a 5MW floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) power plant on the Bui reservoir, marking a milestone in renewable energy innovation.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fDx0p0

Peace and Prosperity Through Water Resource CooperationThe 2024 UN World Water Development Report underscores the critic...
06/01/2025

Peace and Prosperity Through Water Resource Cooperation

The 2024 UN World Water Development Report underscores the critical role of water security and equitable access to water services in fostering peace and prosperity worldwide.

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Impact of Critical Minerals Mining on Water ResourcesCritical minerals mining requires vast amounts of water for separat...
05/01/2025

Impact of Critical Minerals Mining on Water Resources

Critical minerals mining requires vast amounts of water for separating minerals, cooling machinery, and dust control. However, mining waste, including residual minerals and chemicals, poses significant risks of water contamination.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fCM-r0

Solar Installation Costs in South AfricaIn May 2024, the cost of installing a solar power system in South Africa ranged ...
04/01/2025

Solar Installation Costs in South Africa

In May 2024, the cost of installing a solar power system in South Africa ranged from R150,000 to R350,000 for smaller projects and up to R3.5 million for a 100kW system.

Learn more about financing options for solar PV installations: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fCFdZ0

Request for Bids: Solar PV Plant in ZanzibarThe Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through the United Republic of Tan...
03/01/2025

Request for Bids: Solar PV Plant in Zanzibar

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through the United Republic of Tanzania, is seeking bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and initial operation of a Solar PV Plant in Makunduchi, Zanzibar. This project is part of the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access Project, with financing from the World Bank.

For more details, visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fChMD0

Meet Leonard Kassana: Hydropower Expert with 33+ Years of ExperienceEng Leonard Kassana, a seasoned geotechnical enginee...
03/01/2025

Meet Leonard Kassana: Hydropower Expert with 33+ Years of Experience

Eng Leonard Kassana, a seasoned geotechnical engineer, has dedicated over three decades to the hydropower sector. His expertise spans feasibility studies, design, and construction supervision, working with governments, utilities, UN agencies, MDBs, and IPPs. Kassana is a cornerstone of hydropower development.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fC7K10

SA entrepreneurs turn invasive alien trees into braai (BBQ) charcoalTwo innovative youths from Mvenyane village, Matatie...
03/01/2025

SA entrepreneurs turn invasive alien trees into braai (BBQ) charcoal

Two innovative youths from Mvenyane village, Matatiele, Eastern Cape, are revolutionizing South Africa's charcoal industry. By converting invasive alien black wattle into charcoal, they are making an environmental impact while combating climate change.

Learn more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fC7J_0

03/01/2025

As the calendar flips to another year, the air is abuzz with the promise of fresh starts, bold ambitions, and those inevitable New Year’s resolutions. But here’s a thought: what if we gave ourselves a break from the annual resolution tradition? Picture this.

Elites Project: InspiraFarms Cooling provide cooling-as-a-serviceAgribusiness, Africa’s top employment sector, contribut...
03/01/2025

Elites Project: InspiraFarms Cooling provide cooling-as-a-service

Agribusiness, Africa’s top employment sector, contributes 35% to the continent’s GDP. However, 30-50% of food is lost due to limited post-harvest infrastructure like cold storage. InspiraFarms Cooling addresses this gap by offering "Cooling as a Service."

Learn more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fC7Cv0

Renewable Energy Procurement on Utility Scale for 2025South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procur...
03/01/2025

Renewable Energy Procurement on Utility Scale for 2025

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7 has appointed eight solar PV projects totaling 1,760MW as preferred bidders. More renewable projects could join this initiative.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fC7JL0

South Africa: Koeberg update augurs well for 2025 energy securityUnit 2 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Tow...
02/01/2025

South Africa: Koeberg update augurs well for 2025 energy security

Unit 2 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town, South Africa has successfully been synchronised to the national grid. Power utility Eskom made the announcement this week, saying this latest milestone in the country’s Generation Operational Recovery Plan follows extensive upgrades at Koeberg.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fBLqL0

Sebastian Mwaura: Driving Change in E-Mobility & Gender EqualitySebastian Mwaura, an entrepreneur with 10+ years of expe...
02/01/2025

Sebastian Mwaura: Driving Change in E-Mobility & Gender Equality

Sebastian Mwaura, an entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in renewable energy and e-mobility, is the CEO and Co-Founder of YNA Kenya and Net Tribe Carbon. His ventures focus on solar-powered transport and blockchain-based carbon credit systems.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fBL3x0

Meet Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis: "Renewables are our lifeline"Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis, a renewable energy consultant engine...
02/01/2025

Meet Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis: "Renewables are our lifeline"

Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis, a renewable energy consultant engineer with 44+ years of experience, holds a chemical engineering degree and is a Senior Research Fellow at Strathmore University, Kenya. He has also served as CEO of PPC Renewables in Greece.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fBL3p0

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