GWEC Launches Initiative to Accelerate Wind Deployment

  The GWEC has launched an initiative to accelerate the deployment of wind energy in Africa.…

GE Commissions Africa’s First Fully Digital Substation in Senegal

GE has commissioned Africa’s first fully digital substation. The station will allow for more flexibility and…

NIGERIA: Osinbajo Protests Move to Defund Gas Projects

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opposed the move to defund gas projects in African countries. Africa…

Nigeria Requires $400bn to Meet SDG7, Net-Zero Targets – FG

Nigeria needs $400bn to meet the 2030 SDG7 target. 5 African countries contribute 50% of the…

EIB Releases Report on Scaling Off-Grid Solar in Africa

The EIB and ISA have released a report that tackles challenges with off-grid solar financing. The…

Africa Unlikely to Meet Universal Electricity Access Targets – UNECA

  Electricity access in 24 African countries is below 50%. Africa needs a $40m annual investment…

Eskom Needs $10bn to Shut Down Coal Power Plants

Eskom says it needs $10bn to phase out coal generation. The company plans to repurpose some…

Accelerating Off-Grid Electrification with Natural Gas

  In sub-Saharan Africa, about 600 million people lack access to electricity. For example, in Nigeria,…

EBRD to Finance 6MW Solar Power Plant in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a $4.2m loan for the development…