par Geri Wright | Oct 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Powering Africa 2016 is taking place in Abuja, Nigeria from 12th-14th October 2016. The event brings experienced companies and sector experts together to exchange views and identify solutions to Nigerian and wider West African energy issues. From industry operators,...
par Geri Wright | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Vergnet to attend Kenya-France Energy Workshop from 27th – 29th September 2016 and International Off-Grid Renewable Energy Conference from 30th September – 1st October 2016. The events will focus on a number of key topics including the Kenyan energy...
par Geri Wright | Sep 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Future demand for power for African mining could reach up to 23,443 megawatts (MW) in 2020 according to World Bank Group. Compared with grid-supply in 2012, mining demand in 2020 could be as much as 35 per cent. Vergnet’s integrated renewable solutions enable mining...
par Geri Wright | Sep 21, 2016 | Dernieres Nouvelles, Dernieres Nouvelles, Dernieres Nouvelles
Vergnet CEO Jérôme Douat is featured in the September edition of African Business Review. Jérôme Douat shares his views on managing an environmentally sustainable business in Africa. Vergnet’s successful renewable solutions installation includes a wind farm in Chad,...
par Geri Wright | Sep 15, 2016 | Actualités de l’industrie, Afrique, Afrique, Afrique, Afrique, Minière, Minière
Number of self-supply African mines has risen by 11.5% according to new report by World Bank Group. This is due to high tariffs, poor power adequacy and grid reliability. Self-supply enables mines to be used as anchor consumers for local electrification. Vergnet’s...