Morocco: A US$9 billion solar power scheme
Investor interest in phase one of Morocco's $9 billion solar power scheme has exceeded expectations with about 200 firms submitting expressions of interest, the head of Morocco's solar power agency said.
The Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) is inviting bids from investors interested in building a solar power station near the southern town of Ouarzazate with a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW), or enough to power about 90,000 homes. Morocco's solar plan involves building five power stations, which will account for 38 percent of the country's installed power generation by 2020.
Morocco is hoping to capitalise on the Desertec project, a 400 billion euro plan to use solar power from the Sahara desert to supply 15 percent of Europe's power by 2050. Major companies including Siemens, RWE and Deutsche Bank are members of the Desertec consortium.
Zambia: Plans for Neckartal Dam
The government’s plans to build the Neckartal Dam near Keetmanshoop at a cost of N$2,4 billion will start next year, with the design to be completed by October this year. The project is expected to take three years to complete.
The proposed dam has a catchment area of 45 365 square kilometres and will be located in the Fish River 40 kilometres west of Keetmanshoop. The aim of the planned dam is to allow irrigation farming. There is already the Naute Dam near Keetmanshoop, which has maintained an average water level of 70 to 100 per cent over the past five years. It is used for irrigation schemes in the South but is under-utilised at the moment. The Naute Dam holds 85 million cubic metres of water at full capacity.
Uganda: Putting up the Aswa Bridge
Construction works on a new two-way bridge over Aswa River have started according to a senior official from the Ministry of Works. The project will cost sh4.5b bridge was a milestone towards the rehabilitation of roads and bridges in northern Uganda.
The director of Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) said that the contractor, Spencon Services, will complete construction within 12 months. The new bridge will be located about 200 metres south of the old one. It will have a length of 600m and a width of 10m.
Eritrea: Construction of 3,000km Road
Over 3,000 Km-long dirt and asphalted roads have been constructed in Gash-Barka region over the past 19 years through the collaboration of the people and the government according to the project managers.
About 260 km-long asphalted roads running from Aderde to Arbaetasher has been constructed, and major bridges put in place as well. Over 557 kilometers of dirt roads have been constructed along Barentu-Shilalo route, Tessenei-Omhajer, and Molqi-Barentu lines. Another 2,274 kilometers of feeder roads have also been constructed which run into the administrative areas. The community-based road renovation program was launched in 2006 and is under effective implementation.
Rwanda: The modern Huye Stadium
A modern stadium to be constructed in Huye, Southern Province is expected to cost about Rwf550m, according to the ministry of Sports and Culture. Huye stadium will be the sixth artificial stadium in Rwanda after regional stadium, Mumena, Ferwafa, Kicukiro and Rubavu.
The funds will cater for Amavubi's 2012 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers which will kick off in September as well as preparations for the Singapore Youth Games and Delhi Commonwealth Games. Other tournaments include the Africa Cycling Championship set for November in Rwanda and Fiba-Africa Club Championships set for Burundi
US: Garland Avenue Parking Garage
The 444,000 square feet Garland Avenue Parking Garage is located at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and provides 1,516 parking spaces and retail space on the ground level.
HARCON Forming selected PERI’s new GARAGEDECK system for this beam and slab post-tensioned parking structure. GARAGEDECK uses all standard rentable components and the units are assembled into beam tables and slab tables to be reused from pour to pour.
Two 30 feet long beam tables form the 14” x 36” x 60’ PT beams. The 8’ x 18’ slab tables span from ALUBEAM stringers on adjacent beam tables. This eliminates the need for stringers and shores at the middle of the bays as is required on some competitors’ systems. The entire load of a typical 20’x 60’ bay is carried by 16 MULTIPROP shores on each beam table.
A trolley or forklift supports the beam table as the MULTIPROPs are hinged up so that the unit can be stripped and moved intact. After the beam tables are repositioned, the eight slab tables in a typical bay are stripped. Approximately 4,000 ft² of formwork is stripped, moved and reset each day using a small crew. HARCON has achieved a four day pour cycle.
France: Balneotherapy centre
For the construction of the new balneotherapy centre, different circular structures could be realised accurate to dimension with the help of the further developed RUNDFLEX Plus. The circular formwork elements are here very versa tile for all wall heights – 11.40 m for the staircase and 4 m for the swimming pools – as well as a wide range of radii between 3m and 40m.
The platform system which is mounted in a laying position with integrated ladders ensures maximum safety, and furthermore, the plywood mounted from behind does not leave any screw impressions on the concrete surfaces
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International Innovative Housing and Sustainable Energy Efficiency Competition
Kavango Block Brick which represented Namibia in the 2009 International Innovative Housing and Sustainable Energy Efficiency Competition recently held at Wellington near Cape Town won three awards for innovative housing ideas.
The company was awarded a first place in the category “Breaking New Ground (BNG) Energy Efficiency”, a third place in the category “Breaking New Ground (BNG) Housing”, and a third place in the category “Affordable Housing”.
With this competition South Africa made history in showcasing international ideas on innovative building technology and presented Kavango Block Brick, a truly Namibian concept, to rub shoulders with top decision makers in the delivery of housing.
Kavango Block Brick has proven that Namibia can make a significant contribution in reducing the housing shortage facing the SADC region. In order to address the housing backlog, houses need to be constructed and occupied far quicker, yet quality control standards need to be properly maintained and controlled.
Kavango Block Brick is working closely with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and the Namibia Standards Institution (NSI) to introduce a controlling body in Namibia to regulate building control standards in the Namibian construction industry.
Kavango Block Brick had to go beyond the country’s borders to prove to the people of Namibia and the rest of the world that the K-Brick technology was a sustainable solution with regards to housing delivery. Winning places in all three categories at the International Innovative
EVENTS
International Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Exhibition
Date: September 28-30, 2010
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa
Contact: Jason Adjalo
Tel.: +44 2079 780096
Africa Energy Week Exhibition is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your products and services to industry decision-makers and potential investors. Supported by the Ministry of Energy, South Africa, Africa Energy Week is a 3 day dynamic platform for African National Oil Companies, Governments, financiers and corporate investors.
Africa Energy Week is the largest and most prestigious annual gathering of the most senior decision makers from the whole continent where new joint ventures are formed, exciting African countries are profiled and access to high level governmental delegations is guaranteed. Make sure your energy project is profiled at this pan-African gathering.
Attended at the highest level by Governments and National Oil Companies, Africa Energy Week will bring together 100s of international, independent and indigenous oil companies, as well as contractors, service companies, technology companies, regulators, banks, lawyers, consultants, trade organizations and other professional.
Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development (iPAD
Date: October 25-27, 2010
Venue: Grand-Hotel, Kinshasa
Contact
Website:This year the DRC celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence. The 6th edition of Infrastructure Partnerships for African Development (iPAD) DRC pays tribute to this exciting emerging economy by providing the platform for mining houses, international financiers, and elite suppliers to the mining industry to attend and unite with government and stakeholder representatives to uncover solutions for investment and industrial development within the nation.
NEW PRODUCTS
Volvo A25E
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The unique maneuverability is due to the rotating hitch and the frame steering, making it possible for the tractor and trailer to move independently of each other. This reduces stresses on the frame in off-road operations and makes the machine easy to operate – even with a full load – since all the wheels have good ground contact.
Volvo´s in-house engines provide A25E power and rimpull. The D9-engine is equipped with Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology which is designed to efficiently use every drop of fuel. The turbocharged low-emission diesel engine features electronically controlled direct-injection and intercooler.
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T25MH-2000
The MSHA compliant T25MH-2000 features an ANSUL A101 Fire Suppression System. In addition to platform controls, the T25MH-2000 features pendant controls to provide greater maneuverability. For optimal performance, the T25MH-2000 is equipped with a MSHA approved Kubota V2403 66HP engine.
Some of the most outstanding features are:
Working Height 31 ft 9.45 m
Platform Height 25 ft 7.62 m
Platform Capacity 2000 lbs 907.18 kg
Platform Size 48 x 96 in 1.2 x 2.4 m
Stowed Height 76 in 1.93 m
Stowed Length 19 ft 5 in 5.94 m
Horizontal Reach 20 ft 6.10 m
Overall Width 8 ft 2.44 m
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