Industry Dynamics

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is in talks with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to develop and set up solar power plants in various parts of Zambia.

Automation Ghana Limited has called on engineers and power producers in the country to adopt solar energy in their operations.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government will drive the development of oil palm sector in the state using the sugar industry model.

Vivo Energy, the marketers and distributors of Shell branded products and services, has reduced the ex-pump prices of petroleum products at their stations this December in line with changing market trends.

According to the report, it is estimated 2,000 mini-grids in Africa and accounts 40% in solar projects.

According to the report, Kenya plans to launch East Africa's largest solar plant this year. It is expected to commission a 54.6MW solar plant.

The European Union says it is poised to giving the required support to the fisheries sector in a bid to contribute to food security, nutrition and improvement in the livelihoods of fishing communities in Ghana.

As part of efforts to boost housing supply and strengthen coastal protection, Ghana government will continue to work on several housing projects.

USIBRAS Ghana Limited, a Brazilian Cashew Processing Company handed over a cashew processing equipment to the Association of Cashew Processors Ghana (ACPG).