Renewable Energy

Green Buildings, energy efficiency and economic development: The Nexus

Green building practices hold immense potential for creating a new economy, fostering economic growth, and mitigating environmental degradation.

By Mike Juru Mar. 24, 2024

Green Buildings, energy efficiency and economic development: The Nexus

Fifth International Renewable Energy Conference resolutions

By The Standard Mar. 17, 2024

Why renewables are a massive market disruptor

By Michael Kearney Feb. 4, 2024

DPA to provide US$9,8 million green energy assistance in 2024

Beyond 2025, some fiscal fuel projects are expected to come on stream with an additional 1 390MW.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 19, 2023

Invictus signs 500MW gas-to-power project MOU

Invictus said the agreement would see the construction of a gas-to-electricity conversion plant that will generate 500MW.

By Business Reporter Dec. 19, 2023

Invictus signs 500MW gas-to-power project MOU

‘Local production processes are energy inefficient’

In its November 2023 newsletter, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) revealed that Cedic and the ZERA undertook industry studies on energy efficiency.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 13, 2023

‘Local production processes are energy inefficient’

ZESA’s deals at COP28: A UK-backed energy facility, a Swedish plan to replace boilers, plus a cable factory from UAE

Under the System Operations and Wheeling Agreement signed between GreenCo and ZESA, GreenCo will provide up to 18 months’ cash cover for energy investors. I

By Newzwire Dec. 13, 2023

ZESA’s deals at COP28: A UK-backed energy facility, a Swedish plan to replace boilers, plus a cable factory from UAE.

Under the System Operations and Wheeling Agreement signed between GreenCo and ZESA, GreenCo will provide up to 18 months’ cash cover for energy investors. I

By Newzwire Dec. 13, 2023

Burn issues US$10m green bond to support clean cooking in sub-Saharan Africa

The proceeds from the bond will allow BURN to increase existing manufacturing capacity in Kenya as well as launching a new manufacturing facility in Lagos, Nigeria.

By Own Correspondent Nov. 10, 2023

Burn issues US$10m green bond to support clean cooking in sub-Saharan Africa

Picking up steam: Africa will overtake Europe in geothermal capacity by 2030, $35 billion investments by 2050

The geothermal industry in Africa is picking up steam and could help meet soaring demand across the continent in the decades to come.

By Rystad Energy Nov. 2, 2023

Picking up steam: Africa will overtake Europe in geothermal capacity by 2030, $35 billion investments by 2050

Kariba’s multi-million-dollar carbon offset project in turmoil

Verra, the Washington, DC-based nonprofit that creates rules for carbon offsets and oversees the Kariba project, announced it would put the project “on hold” pending an investigation.

By The Standard Nov. 1, 2023

Kariba’s multi-million-dollar carbon offset project in turmoil

Entrepreneur’s bid to clean up the environment and light up homes

Zar Tech managed to secure a spot in the Value Creation Challenge top 10 finalists after successfully undergoing the bootcamp and pitching their business concept to of panel of judges.

By The Standard Oct. 31, 2023

Entrepreneur’s bid to clean up the environment and light up homes

Zera pushes for more net metering sign ups.

This was introduced to put less pressure on the power utility in delivering electricity and reduced the need for daily load shedding that can last for up to several hours every day.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Oct. 17, 2023