Zaria Academy Designs Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle

ZACIRE has designed a solar-powered electric vehicle.  The vehicle utilises DC electric motors and rechargeable batteries. …

AfDB Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform Reaches Financial Close

The African Development Bank has reached a financial close on financing agreements for a $20 million…

Saudi Aramco Acquires 30% Stake in 1.5GW Solar Plant

  Saudi Aramco has acquired a 30% stake in a solar power plant. The plant will…

China to Reopen Coal Mines to Meet Rising Power Demand

China plans to reopen several coal mines. This is in response to rising electricity demands. Electricity…

DBSA and GCF Launch Tender for Solar and Wind Projects in South Africa

The GCF and DBSA have put up $200m to fund embedded generation projects in South Africa. …

The Nexus Between Electricity and Commerce

Across Africa, the investments into industries have increased over the years, as with the demand for…

The Key to Lighting up Africa

What is the key to lighting up Africa? Poor energy access has been the primary cause…

EDF Connects 34.5MW Wind Farm to the South African Grid

EDF has connected its 34.5MW wind farm to the grid. The plant is sited in the…

MOZAMBIQUE: President Nyusi Inaugurates Electrification Project in Itepela

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

US to Provide $217m for Sierra Leone Power Project

The DFC has signed a commitment to provide financing for a power project in Sierra leone. …