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International Hydropower Association - Africa adds 2GW hydropower capacity in 2023 but stark gap remains

Global Renewable News

Highlights The World Hydropower Outlook, due to be released in full, 12 June 2024, shows that hydropower capacity in Africa grew this year by 2GW, but just 10% of the continent's potential i.

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KenGen soon to drill geothermal wells in Tanzania

ThinkGeoEnergy

The drilling contract is part of KenGen’s ambitious diversification strategy, in which the company seeks to acquire new revenue streams by offering commercial drilling services, geothermal consulting, and other related services across Africa. by June 2024, compared to last year’s figures.

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Low carbon generation set to meet electricity demand growth – IEA

Smart Energy International

The IEA’s Electricity 2024 report records electricity demand growth easing in 2023 but is projected to accelerate over the next three years through 2026. To meet the IEA’s net zero by 2050 pathway, the share must near 30% in 2030 and thus electrification needs to accelerate rapidly, the Electricity 2024 publication states.

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4 Climate Stories that Will Define 2024

The City Fix

Last year shattered global heat records. The world witnessed the effects of rising temperatures in the form of devastating wildfires, severe flooding, extreme heatwaves and more. Poor countries and communities who have contributed the least to causing the climate crisis.