Zambia Turns to Coal as Drought Cripples Hydropower

Zambia approved the construction of a 300 MW coal-fired power plant to address an ongoing energy…

BG Titan, BB Holding Revive 650 MW Hydropower Project in Nepal

BG Titan Group and BB Holding signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop Nepal’s 650…

Drought Strains Brazil’s Hydropower Supply, Raising Energy Costs

A worsening drought across Brazil, which has stoked record wildfires and withered crops, now threatens the…

Kenya’s Hydropower Keeps Energy Costs Low Amid Changing Weather

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured consumers of a stable electricity supply and low power…

Tanzania to Capitalise on Uganda’s Groundbreaking Electric Bus Plant

Tanzania is set to capitalise on the opportunity presented by East Africa’s first electric vehicle manufacturing…

KenGen Invests $250M in New Geothermal Plant

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced a $250 million investment in a new geothermal power plant.…

Drought Forces Brazil to Shift from Hydropower to Imports

A severe drought affecting the River Madeira, which powers two of Brazil’s largest hydroelectric plants, has…

Norway Explores Hydropower, Carbon Capture Storage Projects in Indonesia

Norway Energy Minister Terje Aasland said Norway seeks to form a stronger partnership with Indonesia and…

What is the Cost of Setting Up Small Hydropower Projects in States?

The 2023 Electricity Act has enabled states to establish small hydropower plants to increase electricity generation.…

BII Commits $15m to Tanzania’s Wind and Hydropower Projects

British International Investment (BII) has committed $15 million (EUR 13.9 million) to fund Rift Valley Energy’s…