KENYA: Africas’ 1st Independent Power Transmission Grid Pioneered in Kenya

Kenya pioneers the first independent power transmission  project Seeks to increase private sector participation in transmission…

RTI International Issues RFA for the Development of Solar Mini-Grids in Uganda

USAID will provide grants for the development of mini-grids in a Ugandan refugee settlement. RTI is…

LIBERIA: Liberia Owes Cote d’Ivoire $9 Million for Electricity Supplied

Liberia owes $9 million in debt to Cote d’Ivoire. The Senate blames regulatory failure for debt…

Improving Mini-Grids’ Sustainability Via Demand Stimulation

  Mini-grid systems are increasingly improving energy access in rural communities across Africa. However, despite their…

Two Companies Secure $1M for Large-Scale Projects in Africa

 Energise Africa and Solarise Africa acquire $1 million for solar deployment. Uk crowd funders raised the…

TotalEnergies, Amarenco Secures 58MW in French Rooftop Solar Tender

The joint venture won a total of 194 projects. TotalEnergies aims to acquire 35GW gross RE…

Redefining Energy Access Targets

  The Energy for Growth Hub (EGH) has proposed a new indicator to measure energy access.…

France to Ramp Up Coal Usage to Avoid Electricity Shortages

France to ramp up operating hours to 1000 hours Deadline for the shutdown of its coal…

KENYA: Power Supply Restored Following Nationwide Blackout

Power restored following a nationwide blackout Works are ongoing to reconstruct the collapsed tower Following the…

ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia to Begin Tests at the Controversial GERD

Ethiopia to begin turbine tests at the GERD To test run two turbines with a combined…