Week 42: What happened this week?

Power Pulse: This section will give you the latest weekly news and trends in the energy world. You'll learn about new ideas and innovations that are shaping the future of energy in Africa (and the world).

???? Morocco to Double West Sahara Green Power Output for World Cup. The government has set a 2027 deadline to build 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in the region, said an energy ministry official, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the topic. The projects are likely to cost about 21 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion) and will be led by local and foreign private investors, according to the official.?Read more here

???? Delivering Mozambique’s sustainable energy future. Mozambique is emerging as a key player in the global energy landscape, with a rich reserve of natural resources, including natural gas and renewables. As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy, Mozambique is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation, ensuring its energy projects are both ready and fully implemented to meet the growing demands of domestic, regional and the global market. Read more here

???? Tanzania: Gov’t Commits To Universal Electricity Access In Africa By 2030. Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko has assured that Tanzania is fully committed to supporting the realisation of universal electricity access in Africa by 2030. Read more here

Explore the economic and investment opportunities across different African countries. Our "Africa Unplugged" segment will provide you with the latest weekly news, policy updates, and insights.

???? West Africa’s Path to Carbon Neutrality: Key Projects and Initiatives. West Africa is progressing towards carbon neutrality, driven by a range of renewable energy projects, climate initiatives, and carbon credit systems. As such, countries in the MSGBC and broader West African region are integrating sustainable energy solutions to reduce emissions while fostering economic growth. Read more here

???? To capture renewable energy gains, Africa must invest in battery storage. In rural locations across Africa, renewable energy infrastructure such as hydroelectric dams, wind turbines and solar panels have been developed at impressive speed over the last ten years.?Read more here

???? Mankind has been trying to generate energy with water for centuries: Africa has just succeeded in doing so this way. Voith has gone on a determined initiative which promises to reform the energy landscape of Angola. They have secured an instruction to supply essential gear for the Caculo Caba?a hydropower plant, that will be a substantial leap toward accomplishing a more established?energy?source for Angola. This project is presumed to play a crucial part in utilizing the prospective of?Africa’s ample hydropower sources?as well as eventually enhance access to electricity for Angolans. Read more here