South Africa to Commission Mega Solar Park

SA’s Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) project is set for commissioning. The South African government are…

Businesses Flock to Solar as Fuel Costs Rise

Rising fuel costs have driven Nigerian businesses to solar. The momentum could, however, be hampered by…

EDM, IFC to Install 4 Mini Solar Plants in Mozambique

EDM and IFC collaborate to develop 50 MW of clean energy. The solar plants will have…

Africa to Receive $290m for Hydropower Development in New UK Investments

The UK announces new capital investment in the hydropower sector in Africa. The United Kingdom government…

Nigeria: Lagos Collaborates with World Bank on Solar Project

Lagos state govt. plans to implement a 1GW solar project. The Lagos State Government has disclosed…

Ghana Completes U.S.$316 Million MCC Power Compact

The United States and Ghana Governments have completed a 5-year $316 million MCC-Ghana Power Compact. ECG…

USAID Awards $2.3m Contract to Havenhill Synergy and Others

USAID and Power Africa grant contracts to electrify 245 health centres in Nigeria. Havenhill Synergy and…

Lights, Current, Action: Electricity and Nigeria’s Economic Awakening  

  It is no news that energy poverty remains a critical challenge in Nigeria. The majority…

Nigeria’s Peak Generation Drops to a 1-month low of 3,599MW

Nigeria’s electricity generation peaked at 3,599 megawatts. The Generating Companies delivered 98.75% of the total power…

Nigeria: Shell to Develop 255MW Power Project

Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) considers a 225MW IPP in South-West Nigeria. SNG will build the required…