Ramaphosa Signs New Electricity Law for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This act sets out…

Lagosians to Have Quality Electricity Within 2 Years of Bill Being Signed Into Law – Biodun Ogunleye

During a one-day public hearing on the bill, held at the Lagos State House of Assembly…

NLC Accuses TCN of False Claims and Military Intimidation Amid Strike

In a June 3 statement, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) asserted that the Transmission Company of…

Labour Union Shuts Down National Grid for June 3 Strike Action

On June 3, 2024, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the Labour Union had…

Impact of Battery as a Service on Power Industry Dynamics in Nigeria

Nigeria’s power sector faces numerous challenges, from inadequate generation capacity and unreliable distribution infrastructure. Despite being rich in natural…

South Africa Opens Tender for 616 MW/2,464 MWh BESS

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resource and Energy (DMRE) this week opened a tender for 616…

Kenya to Grant IPPs Licences for New Electricity Market

Kenya’s Ministry of Energy has announced plans to grant Independent Power Producers (IPPs) licences as part…

MTN Energises First Solar Renewable Energy Project

MTN South Africa announced today the energisation of the first phase of its solar renewable energy…

ACWA Power Signs PPA for Solar, BESS in South Africa

Saudi-based independent power producer (IPP), ACWA Power, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with government…

Energy Companies Propose Battery Energy Storage in Ottawa

Several energy companies propose building facilities throughout west Ottawa to store excess electricity. The sites are…