Namibia’s overall electrification rate is estimated to be about 50%. Under 4,000 houses are connected to…
Category: Prospects & Challenge
Burundi to Partner with Russia on Nuclear Energy
Burundi’s electrification rate is only 13%. Burundi negotiates possible ways with Russia to incorporate nuclear energy.…
Jetten to Compensate Gas Switch from Gazprom
Jetten has been called upon by two coalition parties to offer full compensation to councils that…
Ireland to Cap Revenues Made by Wind and Solar Power Generators
Irish government to introduce a cap on revenues. Excess revenue collected will be used to support…
R1.2 Trillion Needed to Mitigate Energy Crisis in South Africa
South Africa needs at least 50GW of generation capacity to achieve energy security. The country has…
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…
UNDP Launches the Africa Renewable Energy Forum at COP 27
UNDP launched the Africa Renewable Energy Forum (AREF) at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, under…
Rising Energy Costs Shoot-up Inflation in UK
The UK inflation rose to 11.1% in October due to energy costs. Britain’s inflation reached its…
USA Halts More Than 1000 Solar Shipments
Over 1000 shipments of solar energy components piled up at U.S. ports. Seizures intended to heap…
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…