Integrating Large-Scale Renewable Energy into the Grid: The Need for Flexibility

Op-ed by Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria   As the largest economy in Africa, with huge…

AfDB Provides $27 Million Loan for 200 MWp Egyptian Power Plant

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $27.2 million for constructing the Kom Ombo solar project.…

Win–Win for Agriculture and Electricity Collaboration

Agricultural activities are the pillars of most rural economies needed to boost economic development. In Nigeria,…

Japan to Invest $240 million in Egyptian Green Economy Development

The Japan international cooperation agency (JICA) has agreed to invest $240 million in Egypt’s green economy…

GIZ to Develop Platform for Clean Energy Projects Monitoring in Tunisia

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ),  intends to improve renewable energy projects monitoring in Tunisia. The…

America’s better future: How America can rid itself of both carbon and blackouts

Texas prides itself on being different. Yet it is in the grip of a winter storm…

Mali

Mali Overview Mali’s electricity production is dominated by hydraulic (55 per cent) and diesel (45 per…

Ghana

Ghana Overview Ghana’s power supply comes from hydropower, crude oil, natural gas, and solar energy. Ghana…

Togo

Togo Overview Togo’s electricity supply is majorly imported from Ghana and Nigeria. The country’s available electricity…

Nigeria

NIGERIA Overview Nigeria is the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its privatisation in 2013, the…