5 Emerging Technologies Capable of Improving Power Supply in Nigeria

Proliferation of Microgrids Microgrids are distributed energy resources that encompass smaller autonomous units of generation, transmission,…

DREAM, to Power Agriculture in Africa 

Agriculture is an essential part of Ethiopia’s economy. The initiative on Wednesday launched nine renewable energy…

CDP Lends €100m to the AFC for Ecological Transition

The Italian development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) has granted AFC a €100 million…

Schneider Electric Provides Solar Solutions to Underserved Communities

The firm has launched two new solar power solutions. Schneider Electric plans to support the electrification…

Africa to Receive $290m for Hydropower Development in New UK Investments

The UK announces new capital investment in the hydropower sector in Africa. The United Kingdom government…

Ghana Completes U.S.$316 Million MCC Power Compact

The United States and Ghana Governments have completed a 5-year $316 million MCC-Ghana Power Compact. ECG…

Lights, Current, Action: Electricity and Nigeria’s Economic Awakening  

  It is no news that energy poverty remains a critical challenge in Nigeria. The majority…

REA Launches Energizing Agriculture Program

Today, the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and RMI, an independent nonprofit focused on transforming the…

Eight Developers Receive REA Grants

Eight energy developers emerged winners of the REA grants. It is being funded by the EU…

ENGIE-Equatorial Initiates Lolwe Mini-Grid in Uganda

ENGIE Equatorial is providing business incubation and asset-financing services to empower the growth of local businesses.…