by Vergnet Global | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
From 6th to 9th February, VERGNET will attend the INVESTING IN AFRICA MINING INDABA Conference in Cape Town. MINING INDABA is the largest professional conference in Africa dedicated to the capitalisation and development of mining interests on the continent. The theme...
by 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,...
by 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...
by 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...
by Geri Wright | Sep 15, 2016 | Mining, Mining, Mining, Renewable Industry News
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...
by Geri Wright | Sep 8, 2016 | Latest News, Latest News, Latest News, Latest News
The West African Clean Energy and Environment Conference and Exhibition (WACEE) takes place on the 13th-15th September 2016. Delegates from across the World gather to discuss key energy and environment issues and innovative solutions within West African countries....