The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) announced that 1,382 rural towns and villages have gained electricity access…
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KEDCO Dismisses Power Shortage Claims in Northern States
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has dismissed reports alleging that electricity consumers in Kano, Katsina,…
Financing Mini-Grids: Innovative Business Models and Funding Mechanisms
Mini-grids have emerged as a transformative solution for electrifying remote and underserved communities. Particularly in regions…
Smart Grid Push Draws Foreign Investment and Expertise
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are among the Gulf states investing billions to make their electricity…
Kenya Nears Universal Electricity Access by 2030, IEA Report Says
Kenya is progressing towards achieving universal electricity access by 2030, bolstered by strong policy implementation and…
FG Boosts Grid with 700MW Upgrade to End Frequent Collapses
The Federal Government announced a significant improvement in the stability of Nigeria’s power grid, attributing it…
EXCLUSIVE: Political Influence Continues to Undermine Nigeria’s Power Sector
In an exclusive interview with The Electricity Hub, Mr Magnus Eminue, an energy policy analyst at…
NERC Fines Eight DisCos for Overbilling Unmetered Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined eight electricity distribution companies (DisCos) a total of…
Uganda’s $116 Million Umeme Standoff: Arbitration Threat Looms
Uganda is bracing for a possible international arbitration showdown as Umeme, the private operator that ran the…