KAM Proposes Reduction in Electricity Prices in Kenya

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has proposed changes in electricity pricing following a hike in…

Burundi Receives $2m to Fund Multipurpose Dam Project

The African Water Facility (AWF) has approved approximately US $2 million in funding for the “Development of Water…

UK’s Offshore Wind Expansion Threatened by Steel Shortage

A recent analysis by UK consultancy Newton warns of a looming shortage of domestic steel. The…

Professor Calls for State of Emergency in Nigeria’s Power Sector

A Professor of Energy and Power Engineering at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Osadolor Odia, has called…

China’s Longi to Reduce Nearly One-Third of Staff – Bloomberg

Bloomberg reported that the world’s largest solar manufacturer, China’s Longi Green Technology Energy, is reducing nearly…

Only 13m Nigerians Registered Under TCN – TCN GM

The general manager of regulation and compliance at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ali Bukar…

Ivory Coast Approves Solar for Development Policy

The Ivorian government greenlights a development policy emphasising renewable energy for the eastern region. Officials approved…

J-Power Launches 14.9-MW Geothermal Plant in Japan

Japanese utility Electric Power Development Co Ltd (J-Power), in collaboration with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and Mitsubishi Gas…

Tanzania Activates Contentious Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant

Tanzania marks a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant. Energy Minister…

Despite Electricity, Forex Challenges, Africa Records 40% of Investments in Greenfield MegaProjects in 2022 – AfDB

In its January 2024 report on Africa’s economic performance and macroeconomic outlook, released February 16, 2024,…