GCF Approves $170.9m in Co-Financing for AfDB’s LEAF Programme

  The GCF has approved $170m in financing for AfDB’sLEAF programme. The programme aims to strengthen…

Siemens Gamesa Receives Typhoon Certification for Second Turbine

Siemens Gamesa receives typhoon certification for its offshore turbine. This is the second certification for Siemens…

EPRI Launches Initiative to Forestall Gri Supply Interruptions

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has launched an Initiative to mitigate disruptions to the grid…

ZIMBABWE: Surge in Grid Network Causes Network Failure

Zimbabwe suffers from power outages due to network failure Imports from South Africa caused an electrical…

Rolls-Royce to Invest $110M to Develop Battery System for Aircraft

Rolls-Royce intends to invest over $100m in aircraft energy storage development. The company has already designed…

Australia to Develop ‘World First’ Solar Hydro Hybrid Power Plant

ARENA is set to provide funding for a solar, hydro hybrid power plant. The plant will…

Niger Joins World Bank’s Solar Scaling Initiative

Niger has joined the World Bank’s Scaling Solar initiative. The World Bank will help the country…

ZIMBABWE: Tariffs Will Continue to be Reviewed in Line With Inflation – Minister

Tariffs will continue to rise in line with inflation ZETDC last month raised tariffs by 30%…

KENYA: COMESA Hails Kenya for Achieving 75% Electricity Access

COMESA hails Kenya for a 75% access rate To upgrade energy infrastructure for improved access Appoints…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa to Allow Private Generation

South Africa to allow private generation of electricity Up to 100MW approved for private investors The…