Energy investment update (02/11/2018)

Weekly Newsletter - 02/11/2018

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Please find below this week's summary of renewable and related energy news for Africa and beyond.

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The Camco Team

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West Africa

Togo: EDF takes 50% stake in BBOX's Togo focused entity to speed up uptake of solar home systems. PV Magazine
Ivory coast: Government announces plans for 66MW solar plant with an expected generation capacity of 118GWh. PV Magazine
Mali: Significant milestone as first ever IPP allowed to feed into the grid. The 90MW power station is expected to provide improved access to 4.5 million people and cost €122m. Africa.com
Nigeria: Plans underway to add 1150MW to the grid from hydro and gas plants within the next two years. All Africa
Nigeria: Distribution companies advised to adopt smart meters to curb the growing levels of theft through illegal connections. All Africa

East Africa

Kenya: Solar century to install 500kW captive solar PV plant at Moi International Airport. CIO East Africa
Ethiopia: Board of Private and Public Partnership approves hydro and solar projects valued at US$5.3 billion. The Reporter.
Tanzania: Egyptian company wins EPC contract for the Rufiji hydropower plant. Alternative Energy Africa
Kenya: Transmission line to Ethiopia with a total cost of US$0.425 billion set to be completed in 2019. Estate Cloud
Kenya: Huge relief as government cuts energy prices for small electricity consumers(<100KWh). All Africa

Southern Africa

South Africa: Window for public comments on the draft IRP closes with local government association arguing the plan is not least-cost based. Green building Africa
South Africa: Norwegian developer increases stake to 45% in three solar Projects with a total capacity of 190MW operating under a 20 year PPA. PV Magazine
South Africa: Vestas wins contract to supply wind turbines for the 148MW wind project under Round 4 of REIPPP. Green Building Africa
South Africa: Nation plans for new 6500km of transmission lines which are expected to connect it to neighbouring countries. Alternative Energy Africa

Caribbean and Southeast Asia

Vietnam: Construction of 50MW solar PV plant expected to generate 81,429MWh begins. PV Tech
Bermuda: BE solar proposes 66% of the nations energy to come from renewable sources within 20 years. Renewable Energy Caribbean
Caribbean islands to benefit from EU funding for geothermal pre-feasibility studies. Renewable Energy Caribbean

Africa General / Rest of World

Canada: Nation implements carbon price in bid to tame emissions. Citizens Climate Lobby
Germany: Government cuts FiT rate by 20% effective January 2019. PV Magazine
Global floating solar installations reach 1.1GW with China and Southeast Asia having the largest share of installed capacity. PV Tech
South Korea: President announces plans for the world's largest solar park. The plant will have a 3GW capacity and is aimed at increasing the share of renewables. PV Magazine
Africa: Skills gap in the decentralised energy space sighted as a barrier to improving levels of energy access in sub-Saharan Africa. PV Tech
Gabon: Government signs concession for two hydro projects for a total of 88MW. Green Building Africa

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