IFC, Rockefeller Foundation to Unlock $2bn Private Funding for Distributed Clean Energy in Africa

Both organisations will mobilise up to $2bn in private sector investment. Funding will prioritise countries where…

Should Africa Pay the Price for Global Energy Transition?

The world is gradually making the push for cleaner and sustainable sources of energy. While countries…

Natural Gas Versus Renewable Energy

Over the week, a poll was conducted on The Electricity Hub’s social media page to access…

SOUTH AFRICA: Load Shedding May Reach Stage 5 – Energy Expert

South Africa may experience stage 5 load shedding Eskom faces huge infrastructure challenges No end in…

World Bank Approves Financing for Increased Energy Access in Zanzibar

The funds are part of the ZESTA project that aims to expand clean energy access. The…

NNPC Needs to Drive Clean Energy Transition – Experts

The PIB fails to address the transition to clean energy. NNPC needs to position itself to…

Starsight Energy Expands Operations into East Africa

Starsight Energy has acquired 50 per cent of Nairobi-based Premier Solar Group’s Operations in the region.…

Egypt Plans to Export Clean Energy to Iraq

Egypt plans to transmit electricity to  Iraq. Egypt plans on increasing its electricity market as it…

GHANA: Energy Minister Assures “Dumsor” to End Soon

Energy Minister assures of reliable electricity supply Says government is investing financially in the sector Ghana…

EIB to Give €340 million for Renewable Energy and Water

EIB approves €340 million fund Bulk of the fund to be used to construct renewable infrastructure…