Towards a SADC strategy for renewable energy
SANF 16 no 52
Significant progress has been made to develop a regional strategy that will allow southern Africa to increase the uptake of cleaner and alternative energy sources, as well as develop innovative ways of using less energy to power its development agenda.
Tribute to Dr Lawrence Musaba – SADC energy sector icon
by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 16 no 6
A huge blackout engulfed southern Africa following the death of Dr. Lawrence Musaba – one of the leading energy experts who was instrumental in establishing a regional energy market that allows countries in SADC to share surplus power to address their energy challenges.
Zimbabwe develops tariffs for renewable energy
ZIMBABWE IS developing a policy structure that makes it mandatory for energy companies responsible for operating the national grid to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources.
Tanzania to finalise land acquisition for gas project
THE UNITED Republic of Tanzania plans to spend about US$6 million to buy land for the planned construction of a liquefied natural gas plant.
SEFA boosts renewable energy in Mozambique
THE SUSTAINABLE Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a US$740,000 technical assistance grant for Mozambique to enhance private investments in the country’s renewable energy sector.
First solar plant opens in Namibia
NAMIBIA’S FIRST solar power plant was commissioned in May, and will add a total of 4.5 Megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid.