The African Development Bank recently hosted a workshop for stakeholders in Kenya’s energy sector to discuss…
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IFC and Voltalia Sign for Solar Power with Storage in Malawi
For Malawi, decarbonization and mix diversification of the electricity are promising. 165 kilometers from the country’s…
AfDB, AFD to Fund the Kakono Hydropower Plant with $276 million in Tanzania
The Kakono hydropower project in Tanzania is proceeding as planned. Both the African Development Bank (AfDB)…
Tanzania Hydropower plant gets $300m from AfDB, France and EU
The African Development Bank, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have agreed…
Gulf Power, Lake Turkana Wind Power Accused of High Electricity Costs
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reviewed power tariffs that took effect on April 1. Kenya…
Kenyan Shilling Weaker on Dollar Demand from Energy Importers
The Kenyan shilling weakened slightly on Monday on demand for dollars from energy importers and foreign-owned…
National Plan for Electric Mobility in the Making to Tackle Pollution in Kenya
The National Electric Mobility Plan is being developed by Kenyan authorities pending parliamentary approval of tax…
Rwanda Makes Strides in Energy Access
According to a recent World Bank report, Rwanda has been singled out as a significant player…
Italy to Announce Africa Energy Cooperation Plan in October
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy’s government would announce a plan focused on energy cooperation…
USTDA Funds Renewable Energy Storage Study
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is awarding a grant to GreenCo Power Storage, a…