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Category: East Africa
World Bank Solar Project to Electrify over 5,000 Remote Households in Kenya
The World Bank is funding a clean energy access project in Kenya. The $4.58m (KSH503m) project…
JCG to Co-Develop Clean Energy Plus Storage Projects with Highview Power
Janus Capital has again comitted $14.4m to Highview Power. The energy storage services provider develops liquid…
ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Open New Coal Mines
Zimbabwe to open more coal mines Critics warn of environmental costs As the world moves towards…
UGANDA: UMEME Records Increase in Sales Revenue
UMEME records an increase in sales revenues Uganda’s power electricity distributor, UMEME, has recorded an increase…
ZIMBABWE: IPP Takes ZETDC to ICC Over Payment Dispute
IPP takes ZETDC to court Accuses ZETDC of refusing to pay its invoices in USD Zimbabwean…
UGANDA: Lawmakers, Ministry Officials Clash Over Plans to Merge Energy Agencies
Lawmakers clash with Ministry officials clash over plans to merge energy agencies Ugandan government plans to…
ETHIOPIA: EEP Unveils 10 Year Plan
EEP unveils 10-year plan for power sector To build 71 power projects over the next ten…
Gridworks and New GX to Fund SPS Expansion into West Africa
Gridworks and New GX have invested $40m in South African C&I developer SPS. SPS plans to…
TANZANIA: Zuzu Power Station to be Completed in September
Zuzu power station to be complete in September Energy Minister urges TANESCO to solve grid…