Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), Africa’s largest wind power plant, has appointed George Njenga as its new Executive Chairman, effective November 1, 2024. Njenga succeeds Mugo Kibati, who led LTWP for a decade and played a pivotal role in establishing Kenya’s first public-private energy partnership. Under Kibati’s leadership, LTWP contributed approximately 12% of Kenya’s electricity…
Morocco is taking steps to enhance its renewable energy capabilities, with a particular focus on developing its first offshore wind farm. The project is part of the country’s ambitious goal to generate 52% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, reflecting Morocco’s commitment to sustainability and energy independence. The planned offshore wind farm will…
Malawi’s renewable energy sector has achieved a significant milestone with JCM Power Corporation’s subsidiary, Mzuzu WF Limited, securing a feasibility grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for a 50MW wind energy project. The grant represents a crucial advancement in the development of the country’s wind power capacity and diversification of its energy…
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has sounded the alarm over the country’s burgeoning energy crisis, specifically highlighting the crippling impact of grid capacity constraints on the growth of wind power. Wind energy, a cornerstone of South Africa’s renewable energy transition, has been identified as a crucial component in achieving the nation’s sustainability goals….
The recent 144 MW wind turbine order secured by Vestas for the Umsinde Emoyeni wind farm project in South Africa’s Western Cape continues to generate ripple effects across the continent’s renewable energy sector. As industry experts analyze the deal’s implications, it’s becoming clear that the project could mark a turning point in Africa’s clean energy…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to embark on the construction of Kenya’s second largest wind power plant in Marsabit County. With an initial capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), the project is expected to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy generation and contribute to its ambitious goal of achieving a fully green national grid…
