UGANDA: UMEME Unable to Fulfill 250,000 Requests from Consumers

UMEME is unable to connect consumers Stuck with 250,000 free connection applications Says funding, a challenge…

AfDB to Provide $28.9 million for Energy Access Projects in Burundi

The AfDB will provide $28.9m for energy access in Burundi. Burundi will use part of the…

AfDB Approves €59M for Energy Access Projects in Burkina Faso

AfDB approves €59.43m for two energy projects in Burkina Faso. Projects are expected to increase energy…

All On and Infibranches Sign $2m Investment Deal

All On and Infibranches Sign a $2m Investment Deal to Drive Growth in the Nigerian Renewable…

G5 Sahel Countries Validate AfDB’s ‘Desert to Power’ Roadmap

  The G5 Sahel countries have validated the AfDB “Desert to Power” programme roadmap. The programme…

MOZAMBIQUE: President Nyusi Inaugurates Electrification Project in Itepela

  Mozambican President inaugurates electrification project The project is located at Itepela in the Ngauma district…

TUNISIA: Feasibility Studies Ongoing for the Italy-Tunisia Interconnector

  Italy-Tunisia interconnector to connect both continents Feasibility studies are underway for the project The project…

Is Regulatory Uncertainty Still Considered a Barrier to Investment in the NESI?

Is there a gap in the Nigerian Energy sector? Yes, there is. Are there existing challenges…

KENYA: Electricity Consumption Drops in Rural Areas

  Kenya Power sees a drop in electricity consumption Relies on industrial and urban customers to…

France’s Solar PV Deployments Rise by 177% in Q1 2021

France grid-connected solar PV capacity increases by 177% year on year. The increase was bolstered by…