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The construction of three new desalination plants will be launched in 2023 – Morocco, Africa

The Moroccan Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, is again the bearer of good news. After his announcement in September 2022 that the Casablanca-Settat desalination plant would be launched in mid-2023, Nizar Baraka is back with projects in El Jadida, Safi and the Oriental region. The construction of these three other plants will also be launched this year.

With a smaller capacity than that of the Casablanca-Settat plant (200 million m3 of water per year, extendable to 300 million m3 per year by 2030), the desalination plant to be set up in the Oriental region will […]

The construction of three new desalination plants will be launched in 2023 – Morocco, Africa2023-01-31T23:10:49+01:00

The seawater desalination project in southern Tunisia before, according to „Solar Water“ – Africa

the first of its kind in the African region which will make it possible to produce nearly 200,000 cubic meters of water per day, using solar energy and advanced technologies that meet international standards in force, announces a press release from the Ministry of the Economy. and planning.

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The seawater desalination project in southern Tunisia before, according to „Solar Water“ – Africa2022-12-29T22:45:50+01:00

Senegal to build desalination facility and natural gas power plant – Africa

In close collaboration with SONES, ACWA Power will oversee the development of a 300,000 m3/d seawater reverse osmosis plant (SWRO) in Grande Côte. Located approximately 40km north-east of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, the SWRO development will serve as the first desalination project in the country facilitated on a public-private partnership basis. It would also be the largest desalination project of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Senegal to build desalination facility and natural gas power plant – Africa2022-12-11T23:10:18+01:00

Orano desalination plant turns to solar – Namibia, SA

According to the third issue of the Chamber of Mines‘ e-newsletter for 2022, electricity consumption in the current process has been reduced by 40% through an innovative energy recovery system.

The cumulative production since 2013 has now reached over 83 million cubic metres.

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Orano desalination plant turns to solar – Namibia, SA2022-12-11T23:15:04+01:00

N$37M DESALINATION PLANT FOR BETHANIE – South Africa

The plant is set to produce 487 cubic meters of product water a day to meet the village’s demand until 2037.

A pilot desalination plant was inaugurated at Bethanie on Friday to improve and treat poor-quality groundwater, which deteriorates due to climate change.

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N$37M DESALINATION PLANT FOR BETHANIE – South Africa2022-07-21T06:45:44+02:00

Namibia inaugurates renewable energy-powered desalination plant – South Africa

The plant, which is powered by solar and wind energy, is designed to produce 487 cubic meters of water a day until 2037, as product water for the entire Bethanie Village, which is located in the Kharas Region of southern Namibia and one of the oldest settlements in the country.

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Namibia inaugurates renewable energy-powered desalination plant – South Africa2022-07-18T17:23:45+02:00

Egypt’s Red Sea resort that’s making waves

As I sat under the welcome shade of a cluster of palm trees, my gaze drifted over the calm waters of the lagoon ahead of me – and was caught by a line of neatly labelled terracotta rubbish bins.

To be honest, when I’d imagined my trip to Egypt’s Red Sea region, I’d pictured swimming in warm, crystal-clear waters and discovering vibrant coral reefs surrounded by brightly coloured fish.

And though I was able to do all of that, it was not the marine beauty that captivated me the most, but rather […]

Egypt’s Red Sea resort that’s making waves2022-07-15T17:39:02+02:00

Morocco launches tender for 260 MW solar project

The project is part of MASEN’s Noor Atlas solar programme implemented by Onee which aims to develop solar energy in remote areas of Morocco, in line with the kingdom’s objective of increasing the share of renewable energy to 52% by 2030.

European Investment Bank (EIB), is financing the programme to the tune of US $131M.

The programme will enable Morocco to diversify its electricity mix and help reduce energy dependence on fossil fuels.

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Morocco launches tender for 260 MW solar project2022-12-11T23:25:51+01:00

Durban residents still struggling to receive consistent water supply – South Africa

Umgeni Water says water supply in areas like Chatsworth, uMlazi and Northdene among others remains interrupted.

This is because of planned repairs for one of the high-pressure pipes supplying water to the Durban Heights water treatment plant.

Umgeni Water’s Shami Harichunder says residents should expect reduced water pressure. He says complete water supply will be restored by Thursday.

“We detected that one of these aqueducts has a leak in it, we detected in Reservoir hills, so uMgeni water has now shut down this aqueduct three repairs […]

Durban residents still struggling to receive consistent water supply – South Africa2022-12-11T23:25:56+01:00

Taqa inaugurates solar power plant in Soma Bay and signs up for desalination – Egypt

In Egypt, resort of Soma Bay is now powered by solar energy. A clean solar energy plant was recently commissioned by Taqa Arabia, a Cairo-based company.

Inauguration ceremony was attended by officials from Taqa Arabia, which owns the solar power plant, as well as Ibrahim El-Missiri, the chairman and CEO of (ASDC).

Solar power plant, which has a capacity of 5 MWp, was built by Taqa Power, the subsidiary of Taqa Arabia Group. The clean electricity is sold to ASDC under a 30-year power purchase agreement.

Taqa inaugurates solar power plant in Soma Bay and signs up for desalination – Egypt2022-12-11T23:26:05+01:00
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