South Africa needs at least 50GW of generation capacity to achieve energy security. The country has…
Category: On-Grid
Kenya Commences Electricity Import from Ethiopia
Kenya commences electricity trade with Ethiopia. The USD500 million line to Kenya can transmit 2,000 MW…
South Africa Woes Continue as Eskom’s Diesel Budget Runs Dry
Eskom power utility’s budget to buy diesel is running on empty. Eskom burns 9 million litres…
Liberia Set to Receive Power from Ivory Coast
The LEC Board Chair stressed that stealing electricity endangers its supply to the country and keeps…
South Africa in for Another Six to 12 Months of Undulating Blackouts
South Africans to experience extensive load shedding until next year. Significant repairs and capital investment projects…
Nigeria Offers Concession On $1.3 Billion Zungeru Power Plant
Nigeria plans to grant a concession on its $1.3 billion hydropower plant. The private partner will…
Cleanwatts To Produce And Sell Clean Energy In São Tomé And Príncipe
Cleanwatts signs a clean energy contract with the government of São Tomé and Príncipe. Cleanwatts will…
Nigerians Paid N258.9bn For Electricity In Seven Months
Electricity consumers in the country paid N258.91 billion for electricity. Electricity bills have more than tripled…
Ethiopia Restores Electricity In Southern Tigray And Amhara Regions
The Ethiopian Electric Utility restores electricity in Southern Tigray And Amhara Regions. The towns include Korem,…
Nigeria: FG Invites Bids For Zungeru Hydropower Plant Concession
Nigerian government invites investors to bid for 700 MW Zungeru hydropower plant. The bidding process has…