Africa advances in hydroelectric expansion
Tanzania, Dodoma: African Development Bank (AfDB) aims at improving hydropower capacity across the African continent, making it a key part of its energy policy.
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$570 M power transmission line to link four west African countries
The governments of Nigeria, Togo, Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic will execute a $570 M transmission line across the four countries.
GE awarded substation contract in Benin
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has been awarded a contract of $47 M for a substation project in Benin.
Ghana signs MoU with Siemens to upgrade power grid
Siemens arranged with Ghana to address the country’s energy and infrastructure challenges, while contributing to the overall country’s vocational development.
Cameroon secures $1.2B funding for 420 MW hydroelectric project
Cameroon: French electricity producer EDF and the World Bank will assist the government of Cameroon in West Africa to fund a $1.2 billion hydroelectric project, which is said to provide power for up to a third of the country’s electricity needs.
New transformer station inaugurated in Togo
Togo, Lome: The Sokode electrical transformer station, situated about 350 km north of the Togo capital Lome, has been inaugurated by presidents of the West African countries Togo and Benin.