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News
Chad’s first large-scale wind farm ‘could deliver first power in 2025’
UK developer signs deal with government for 500MW of renewables – including Chad's first large-scale wind farm
Octopus backs plans for 10GW Morocco-UK renewables
Octopus Energy and Xlinks plan to deliver power from massive wind and solar project in Morocco to the UK via 3,800km subsea cables
Niger’s first wind farm ‘could produce first power by 2025’
UK developer signs government agreement for 250MW wind farm in landlocked country in west Africa
Total Eren and EDF wind to power African mining
Energy majors announce plans to use wind and solar to power mining operations in Zambia and South Africa
Lekela mulls 100MW extension to Senegal’s first wind farm
Developer receives funds to assess the feasibility of expanding its 158.7MW onshore wind farm in Senegal
South Africa selects 1.6GW wind in latest tender
Wind accounts for majority of capacity selected in South African renewables auction, but is beaten on price by solar PV
In Depth
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South Africa Political support spurs wind power growth in South Africa
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Turkey SGRE ramps up production, but investors seek more clarity
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France France looks to wind for island energy autonomy
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Iran Iran looks at alternative models as sanctions cut off financing
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South Africa Construction activity and new tender rekindle optimism
Middle East
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Oman Indian firm plans 3.5GW green ammonia project in Oman
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United Arab Emirates China Three Gorges buys Dubai-based developer
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Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm starts generating power
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Oman Oman plans 25GW renewables-backed green fuels project
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Uzbekistan Uzbekistan seals deal for 500MW wind farm
Africa
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Mauritania New 10GW green hydrogen project planned in Mauritania
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South Africa South African wind industry mourns death of Ntombi Ntuli
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Madagascar Rio Tinto to get power from Madagascar’s first wind project
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Kenya Kenya’s 100MW Kipeto wind farm fully commissioned
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Mauritania CWP plans 30GW wind and solar power-to-x in Mauritania
