Philippines Extends Zero-Tariff Policy on Electric Vehicles

The Philippines has extended its no-tariff policy on electric vehicles and parts through 2028 to wean…

One Megawatt of Electricity Generation Capacity Costs Between $500K and $1.5 Million – Dafe Akpeneye, NERC Commissioner

Dafe Akpeneye, the Commissioner overseeing Legal, Licensing, and Compliance at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),…

FG Unveils National Energy Policy

The federal government has unveiled a Gazette on National Energy Policy and National Energy Masterplan to…

93rd Power Dialogue: Experts Laud State Electricity Markets in Nigeria

In a recent groundbreaking decision, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given Enugu, Ondo, and…

World Bank, ADB To Increase Electricity Access In Africa

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group are partnering to provide at least…

South Africa Implements Solar Exclusion Policy

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) adopted the Solar Exclusion Norm, which exempts…

Securing Nigeria’s Electricity Transmission Infrastructure: A Multi-faceted Approach

The Nigerian power sector has grappled with many technical and non-technical problems in thepast 50 years.…

Ivory Coast Approves Solar for Development Policy

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

Ghana to Drop VAT on Electricity

The Ghanaian government has opted to cancel imposing the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT)…

Ugandan Government to Stop Paying for Unused Electricity

The Ugandan government has announced it will discontinue payments for deemed power as the Achwa and…