What's new in Africa Power sector - 17th October 2017

Hello dear friends,

This is the 15th edition of my newsletter about what's going on in the power sector in Africa. Basically commented articles I get from the press and my connections, with some personal opinion and food for thoughts. Hope you enjoy it.

GHANA: NEK to go for more wind energy projects. Know more >>

Is this the momentum Ghana has been waiting for to move forward the many renewable projects it has in pipeline?

INNOVATION: This Solar-Powered Cart Is Designed To Change The African Water Delivery Business. Know more >>

Innovation that changes lives in the bottom line.

SOUTH AFRICA: Mainstream connects 280 MW of wind farms to the grid. Know more >>

South Africa is far ahead the rest of Sub-Saharan African countries in renewables implementation.

EAST AFRICA: S. Sudan, Uganda sign power cooperation deal. Know more >>

A step in the right direction for more cross-boundary power trading within the region.

TENDER: Ethiopia launches Scaling Solar RfQ for 250MW. Know more >>

Scaling Solar getting to Ethiopia. Hope the bidders don't get into crazy tariffs fight that will end up delaying financial close and construction for years.

TANZANIA: Magufuli splits energy and minerals ministry in two. Know more >>

Hoping this will help bringing some clarity to the power sector in Tanzania.

SENEGAL: Senegalese solar startup Oolu raises $3.2m funding. Know more >>

Important news for the sector, knowing how difficult it is to raise funding for renewables in Africa, mostly in the off-grid space.

MOROCCO: Siemens Gamesa cuts ribbon on rotor blade factory. Know more >>

Good to see manufacturing capacity being installed in Africa.

MOZAMBIQUE: Europe helps design auction mechanism for renewables. Know more >>

Auctions for renewables expected in Mozambique.

TANZANIA: World Bank-IFC initiative promotes solar off-grid lighting. Know more >>

Off-Grid as part of the solution to raise electrification.

GHANA: gets €100M grant from Germany for its renewable energy sector. Know more >>

Let's see how this helps Ghana develop the renewables potential. The long pipeline of licensed projects didn't see much progress in the past couple of years.

Now the sales pitch: If you know about power projects in Africa looking for a co-developer and equity partner please send them my way.

That's all for today. Keep well, keep energyzed.

Jorge Lascas