Five African Countries Pitch Renewable Energy Projects at the AEMP

  The 5th AfDB AEMP highlighted five countries’ clean energy projects and plans.  The AEMP highlight…

KENYA: Kenyatta Announces 15% Electricity Tariff Reduction for December Bills

  President Kenyatta announces 15% electricity tariff reduction President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration announced the implementation of…

Cost-Reflective Tariff Vs Service-Based Tariff

Electricity tariff schemes reflect the degree of a country’s power sector development, cost of service delivery,…

Productive Energy Use as a Lever to Improve Mini-Grid Sustainability

Off-grid solar systems have become the preferred electrification choice for rural communities. This is because solar-powered…

SOUTH AFRICA: Court Rules in Favour of Eskom’s Tariff Application

High Court rules in favour of Eskom NERSA ordered to process the utility’s tariff application A…

Ghana: Government Spends $500m on Electricity Subsidy Annually – Economist

Ghana pays over $500m on subsidy annually. Electricity tariffs have not been adjusted in over two…

GHANA: Ghanaian Government Cannot Sustain Electricity Subsidies – Ghanaian Economist

  Power subsidies cannot be sustained, says Ghanaian Expert Ghanaian government pays at least $4 billion…

Niger Extends RFQ Deadline for 50MW Solar Project

Niger has extended its RFQ for a 50MW solar project. The deadline has been extended to…

EGYPT: Mohammed Shaker Announces Tariff Cuts Due to Rising Gas Prices

Egypt to cut electricity tariffs for consumers To fix gas prices for the electricity sector Egyptian…

NIGERIA: End Subsidies Now, World Bank to FG

World Bank calls for the removal of subsidies Says subsidy removal vital for economic growth The…