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TCN SUCESSFULLY RESTORES THE SECOND JEBBA-KAINJI AND AJAOKUTA –GWAGWALADA TRANSMISSION LINES

The Transmission Company of Nigeria said that it has successfully restored and energised the second 330kV power transmission line 1…

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Siemens signs MoU with Madagascar to fast track power generation

Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Madagascar to cooperate and identify measures to fast…

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Toshiba completes PDA on Geothermal Power Generation Projects with Turkey’s Zorlu Energy Group

Toshiba Corporation has officially announced that it has concluded a package deal agreement (PDA) with Zorlu Energy Group, an independent…

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Siemens maintains a strong position in the Nigerian power sector

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme Since the 1950s, Siemens has been operating in Nigeria and opened its first office in the…

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Total Partners With EREN RE to Expand Its Renewable Business

Paris, – Total has signed an agreement with EREN RE to accelerate its growth in the production of power from…

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TCN APPOINTS FOCAL PERSONS TO INTERFACE WITH THE ELEVEN DISCOS

In an effort to resolve and minimize technical challenges, expand the load and promptly attend to Distribution interface issues, the…

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South Africa’s energy minister, Kubayi to present country’s gas potential at major industry event

LONDON, United Kingdom, -- A conference taking place in Durban from 9-11 October is to welcome H.E. Honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi,…

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DEWA launches world’s largest concentrated solar power project, worth AED14.2 billion

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved another world record by awarding the 700MW AED14.2 billion fourth phase of…

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TCN COMMISSIONS BRAND NEW TRANSFORMER IN EJIGBO , LAGOS

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has increased transmission capacity in its substation in Ejigbo, Lagos, with the commissioning of…

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Siemens collaboration with Uganda is progressing positively

Siemens has made positive strides in collaboration with the Ugandan government and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to support some…

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National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Power and ECOWAS Commission President confirm as partners for Powering Africa: Nigeria Investors Summit alongside REA, TCN, NAPTIN and USTDA

EnergyNet is delighted to partner with the National Council on Power (NACOP) and support their closed government roundtable taking place…

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GE’s efficient power generation & air quality control technology is deployed at Kusile Unit One

GE has officially announced that it has successfully commenced commercial operations of Unit One of Kusile’s coal power plant. GE’s…

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USADF and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda

Joint Energy and Environments Projects (JEEP) and Conservation and Development Uganda Limited (CODE) will each be awarded a grant of…

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Off-grid solar energy will transform business in Nigeria – Lumos

Access to power is a major constraint for Nigeria’s SMEs, and thousands are now using the Lumos Mobile Electricity service,…

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LUX hotels implements 100% renewable energy production project on Ile des Deux Cocos property

The 20kWp project’s state-of-the-art design and storage solution will allow for 11 hours of utilization daily and fulfil self-sufficiency of…

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Nigeria: Ikeja Electric to announce energy theft users through various publications

As part of efforts to curb the activities of Energy thieves within its network, one of Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution…

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6th Annual Powering Africa: Nigeria 4-6 October 2017

www.poweringafrica-nigeria.com The 6th annual Powering Africa: Nigeria investors’ summit takes place in Abuja on 4-6 October, where Nigeria’s policy makers…

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Nigeria: TCN Restores Power Supply to Birinin Gwari, Yauri in Kaduna and Kebbi State

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that it has successfully restored electricity supply to Birinin Gwari and Yauri…

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Solar Street Lights Illuminate Bujumbura, Burundi

Solar Pioneer Gigawatt Global Expands its Green Energy Offerings in Africa BUJUMBURA, Burundi, July 19, 2017/ -- “By expanding our…

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Aggreko launches world’s first power generator for rental use in hazardous areas

Aggreko has taken delivery of the world’s only diesel power generator certified for rental use in hazardous areas. The 750…

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Africa Renewable Energy Forum returns to Marrakech in November 2017

The 2nd annual Africa Renewable Energy Forum(ARF) will return to Marrakech from 30th November-1st December 2017. Following the inaugural instalment of the…

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MTN New Y’ello Box Paves Way for afordable electricity supply in Nigeria

The Y’ello Box is already powering the lives and businesses of more than one hundred thousand Nigerians LAGOS, Nigeria, --…

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Portuguese company, Efacec wins 10 million euros contract to increase Bissau’s electrical capacity

LISBON, Portugal, -- Efacec won the international public tender, promoted by the public company Eletricidade e Águas da Guiné-Bissau (EAGB),…

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How natural gas can help solar power shine – Eni

Eni has published the economic impact of natural gas on coal power. These has been studied for decades, however much…

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Three African renewable energy projects announced as winners of the US$7million Access Co-Development Facility competition

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, -- Access Power, a developer, owner and operator of renewable power projects in emerging markets in partnership with…

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$1 billion Israeli solar commitment to ECOWAS

$20 million agreement for Liberia’s first solar field inked as Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives; “Power to the African people,” says…

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GE signs new power agreements to increase energy production in Vietnam

May 31 2017 - GE announced a series of agreements that will increase Vietnam’s domestic energy production by 2.3 gigawatts.…

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GE secures 1500MW wind contract in Spain

According to news report from Spencer-Ogden, Spanish renewable energy group Forestalia has secured a contract by Spain’s Ministry of Energy…

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HRH The Duke of York meets with leaders of the nuclear industry

The Duke of York met leaders of the nuclear industry on a visit to Amec Foster Wheeler’s laboratories at Birchwood…

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Total subsidiary, SunPower to supply 57 percent of awarded rooftop solar projects in France

PARIS, -- SunPower, a majority-owned subsidiary of Total SA, has officially announced that, in the first round of France's tender process…

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