Libya, U.S. Probe Oil-Company Deals

New Government Aims to Shed Light on Petroleum Industry's Interaction With Gadhafi Regime. Read more...

Source : Wall Street Journal 

Is Desertec The Answer To Europe And Africa's Energy Woes?

Standing on the shores of the Mediterranean, anywhere from Tangiers to Istanbul, it’s not exactly difficult to imagine the region’s renewable potential. Most of North Africa can count on deep, intense sun throughout much of the year and in places like Spain’s southern most point of Tarifa, wind is so constant and fierce, it’s said to drive people a little crazy.

Source: Forbes

Europe Maps Africa's Renewable Energy Potential

While foreign investors drool over Africa’s hydrocarbon reserves, the Dark Continent also has vast reserves of largely untapped renewable energy, from the Magreb’s immense solar potential to Africa’s mighty rivers.

Source: oilprice.com 

Bharti Airtel to enhance solar installations in Africa

India-based telecommunications company, Bharti Airtel, has chosen to increase the use of solar, and other renewable energies, to replace its diesel-powered generators. The aim is to reduce its carbon footprint in Africa and cut operational costs.

Source : pv-magazine.com - Photovolaic Markets &Technology

Venturi to Launch Mission Africa Drive by Electric Car

"MISSION AFRICA" is a daunting adventure launched by VENTURI, in both technological and human terms: a distance of over 4,800 km on the roads and trails of Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa in an electric vehicle.

Source : Evworld.com