Wind power in the Middle East & Africa

News and in-depth analysis of wind power, wind farms and wind industry companies and policy in the Middle East and Africa.

News

'Investors should do more than just invest'

By David Weston, 18 June 2018

AFRICA: Chris Antonopoulos, CEO of renewable energy developer and investor, Lekela Power, believes investors should play a more hands-on role in local communities around renewable energy projects.

Tanzanian project gets environmental approval

By Craig Richard, 12 June 2018

TANZANIA: Australian developer Windlab has received environmental approval for what could be the country's first wind farm.

Mainstream finances 250MW South Africa sites

By David Weston, 5 June 2018

SOUTH AFRICA: Developer Mainstream Renewable Power has reached the financial close on two wind projects in South Africa totaling 250MW, as the nation's wind industry begins its recovery.

South Africa to auction 1.8GW later this year

By Craig Richard, 4 June 2018

SOUTH AFRICA: The country plans to auction about 1.8GW of renewable energy projects later this year, energy ministry Jeff Radebe has announced.

Lake Turkana limbo extended to September

By Craig Richard, 1 June 2018

KENYA: Nearly a year after Africa's largest wind farm was due to start transmitting power to Kenya's grid, the 310MW Lake Turkana project remains unconnected.