REREC Gets Sh14.6bn to Boost Power Connectivity in Kenya

The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has been allocated Sh14.6 billion to boost power…

Schneider Says High Tariff Remains Barrier to Rural Electrification

Schneider Electric has stated that high tariffs remain a barrier to electricity usage in rural communities…

Sunna Design Installs Solar Streetlights in Togo’s Villages

French company Sunna Design completes the installation of 30,000 solar streetlights in Togo’s rural areas. Lights…

States Demand for Decentralised REA Projects

Last week, at a stakeholder roundtable hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), states demanded decentralisation…

Bayo Adelabu Leads Joint Effort For Nigeria’s Power Security

A crucial meeting occurred with the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu and Nigeria’s Forum of Commissioners…

Nextier’s Power Dialogue: Stakeholders Outline Pathways to Achieving Nigeria’s Climate Commitment

On February 21, 2024, the Electricity Hub, a subsidiary of the Nextier Group, hosted its 91st…

VP Kashim Shettima Commissions the $800 million Aba IPP in Abia State

The Geometric Power Plant currently features three GE LM6000 Gas Turbines, each with a capacity of…

World Bank to Power 200,000 MSMEs in Nigeria by 2030

The World Bank has revealed plans to power over 200,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)…

EDF Acquires a Solar Home System Startup, upOwa, in Cameroon

Électricité de France (EDF) has acquired upOwa, a solar home system start-up, bolstering rural electrification efforts…

d.light Secures $7.4 Million from Chapel Hill Denham for Offgrid Solar Projects

Solar products company d.light has successfully secured a groundbreaking financing facility of $7.4 million from Chapel…