MALI
The technology group Wärtsilä has announced
the first order of its innovative new Wärtsilä Modular
Block solution for power generation to Aggreko, a global
provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control
and energy services. Four Wärtsilä Modular Block enclosures,
with one medium-speed Wärtsilä 32 engine in each, will
provide 40 MW of energy to an off-grid gold mine in Mali. The
Wärtsilä Modular Block solution will replace the existing diesel
generators currently powering the mine. Three Wärtsilä
Modular Blocks, providing a total of 30MW of power, will
be installed next to the existing power station in 2020,
while the fourth 10MW Modular Block will be
installed in 2022.
KENYA
Safaricom has announced a partnership with Kenya
Breweries Limited (KBL) to connect and enhance its
coolers. The connected coolers are wired with sensors which
leverage on the Internet of things (IoT) – the inter-networking
of ‘smart’ devices that collect and exchange data. They will be
provided free of charge to retailers and outlets countrywide.
Jane Karuku, Managing Director, Kenya Breweries Limited, said
the project will enable the company to extend its capability
to track and invest in coolers and hopes the existing
products and innovations will reach consumers with
minimal cost, delays and wastage.
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