NIGERIA: Prof. Sambo Calls for the Diversification of Energy Sources

Sambo calls for diversification of energy sources Calls for research in the energy sector The former…

REA to Deploy Mini-Grid Systems in Akwa Ibom

• Through the Nigeria Electrification Program, World Bank is investing in renewable energy development. • About…

Swiss Utility BKW Signs 5-Year PPA for 10.3MW Solar Plant in Germany  

Swiss company BWK is set to purchase electricity from a solar + storage plant in Germany.…

Engie Launches 600KWp Solar Mini-Grid in Uganda

Engie Energy Access commission a solar mini-grid facility in Lolwe Island, Uganda. The facility will supply…

Engie to Deploy 355kWp Rooftop Solar Plant at Orange’s Main Data Centre in Africa

Engie will install a 355kWp  rooftop solar plant at Orange’s data centre in the Ivory Coast.…

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom to Shut Down Nuclear Plants for Scheduled Maintenance

Eskom to shut down Koeberg nuclear plant for scheduled maintenance The planned outage will put further…

FinDev Canada Injects Funds in Startup to Boost Energy Access in Africa

Shell-founded startup receives $13 million from Canadian DFI for energy access in Africa. Part of the…

Sokoto to Benefit from AfDB’s Energy Development Support

Northern Nigeria is to benefit from AfBB’s Power initiative. The project will serve about 250 million…

New Solar Facility to be Deployed in Arkansas

A new 135MW Conway solar project is set to be deployed in Arkansas. The project is…

NIGERIA: Experts Differ on the Impact of CBN’s Escrow of DisCos Accounts

Experts differ on the effect of CBN’ decision to escrow the accounts of eleven DisCos Revenue…