Uganda’s Electricity Regulator Seeks to Increase Access to Electricity

Uganda’s energy regulator wants to implement a 5-year plan to increase electricity access.  The number of…

Globeleq Closes $362m Refinancing for 3 Projects in S Africa

Globeleq has refinanced 3 power plants in South Africa. In addition, the company raised $362m in…

AfDB Approves Grant for COMESA and SADC

AfDB approves $2.5 million grant Grant to be utilised by COMESA and SADC Grant to be…

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town’s Electricity Tariff Lower than the South African Average – Economist

Cape Town has the lowest electricity tariffs says, economist Urges disgruntled consumers to file complaints at…

India’s C&I Solar Capacity to Grow by 47% This Year

C&I segment to see 47% growth in India this year. The growth will be boosted by…

NIGERIA: FG to End Electricity Subsidies in 2022

FG to end electricity subsidies in 2022 To invest over $3 billion in transmission, distribution infrastructure…

Indonesia Extends Electricity Relief Scheme

Indonesia extends electricity relief scheme Scheme to run until the end of the year The relief…

Africa Unlikely to Meet Universal Electricity Access Targets – UNECA

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

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…

What’s up with the Mambilla Hydropower plant?

The Mambilla hydropower plant is said to become the second-largest hydropower plant in Africa. With a…