Power Generation

Tanzania is one of the most rapidly growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, mainly driven by agriculture, banking, industry, construction, services, energy, mining, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors. It is an active member of the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the Open ...

A central database where information relating to South Africa's power supply and demand can be analysed does not exist. Every time an investor, an academic, or private or public organisation needs information on this, the research has to start from the beginning. This study considers a set of assumptions and models the power supply and demand in So...

Over the last two years, the type of investment in electricity generated has changed when compared to the investment environment of the last decade. Although big thermal power plants are still being commissioned, the growth rate of renewable investments is significantly higher than that of thermic power plants, especially in the licence-exempt mark...

This Frost & Sullivan market intelligence report is a high-level summary of current and future trends shaping the African landscape presented at the 2015 African Utility Week conference held in South Africa in May 2015. The conference covered key trends and insights in various vertical segments, including power generation, transmission and distribu...

30 Dec 2015  |  Europe  |  Market Research

Turkish Solar Power Market

Small-scale Installments Driving Momentum

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The Turkish solar power market is at an early growth stage, and high future growth is promising. In terms of irradiation rates, solar power in Turkey is expected to grow rapidly in the medium term. Government incentives such as guarantees of purchase and feed-in-tariffs are the main drivers for the market. The government has made efforts to overcom...

Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda are key economies in the fast-growing East African region, which is emerging as a hotbed for energy-related investments. The expanding urban population, hydrocarbon discoveries, and the growing demand for modern energy forms, such as electricity and natural gas, will drive a socio-economic transformation wherei...

This research service on renewable energy (RE) power development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) provides market drivers and restraints, overview of RE support policies prevalent in the region, ranking of countries offering the best market opportunities as well as a detailed list of operating and RE power projects under development. In...

24 Feb 2015  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Analysis of the Diesel Generator (Genset) Market in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

Burgeoning Gas Industry Threatens Genset Growth

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The current demand for electricity far outstrips supply causing frequent blackouts in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, yet significant increases in demand are expected during the forecast period. Consequently, major potential exists to sell diesel generators in East Africa. However, the exploitation of recent gas field finds is expected to significantl...

The power generation market in Europe has witnessed a challenging period over the past 3 years following the global financial crisis. It continues to face a very stagnant and difficult period. Power producers are still running their coal-fired plants rather than immediately investing in gas-fired generation. Therefore, the European power plant serv...