Wärtsilä renews its partnership with ONEE for the maintenance of two power plants in Morocco
This agreement is a renewal of a previous five-year contract for the power plants in Tan Tan and Dakhla, in southern Morocco.
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Triple win: How Africa’s industrials can decarbonise, lower energy costs and increase reliability all at the same time
In Africa, just like anywhere else, energy-intensive businesses are under great pressure to decrease CO2 emissions as they continue to compete in the global marketplace.
Accelerating the deployment of renewable energy will save West African countries hundreds of millions of dollars by the end of decade, says Wärtsilä
They presented the results of their latest study which investigates Senegal’s optimal power system expansion. The study revealed that speeding up the deployment of renewable energy beyond what is currently planned will lead to a staggering $700 Millions of savings until 2035, primarily
Senegal’s emblematic 130 MW Malicounda power project now fully operational
The Malicounda power plant comprises seven 18V50 engines and a steam turbine, combining the advantages of a simple-cycle operation with the high efficiency of a combined cycle plant.
Wärtsilä to provide automation upgrade and long-term service agreement for an iconic power plant in Cameroon
The project is scheduled to commence in 2023. To ensure the continuity of the plant’s output, the work will be carried out on one engine at a time. The long-term service agreement includes remote operational support, maintenance planning, technical advisory and remote troubleshooting services, as well as spare parts.
Financing power projects in Africa: From pipe dream to project bankability
Many energy schemes across Africa wither because of the absence of effective financing structures. However, both development finance institutions and commercial lenders are committed to finding solutions that could transform the continent’s prospects. James Gavin reports. The race is on to find new ways of catalysing finance for projects that provide electricity to all Africans….