Eswatini Look to Renewables to Reduce Electricity Imports

Eswatini is seeking to reduce its energy dependence. The country is seeking to deploy renewable energy…

GHANA: KMA Warns Trespassers to Vacate Site for EDSREP

KMA asks trespassers to vacate the project site The site is for the construction of the…

Solar Company Seeks to Seize Lesotho’s Assets

Lesotho may lose its assets and revenue after Frazer Solar GmbH claimed a contractual breach. Frazer…

TANZANIA : Tanzania, AfDB Sign Loan Facility

AfDB to finance hydropower project in Tanzania Signs $140 million finance facility Malagarasi project in Kigoma…

India Extends Commissioning Dates for RE Projects

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timeline for the commissioning date of…

Japan Set to Ease Restrictions to Increase Renewable Energy Deployment

Japan intends to reduce approval times for wind projects, open up abandoned farmland, boost grid capacity…

EBRD Mobilizes $114m for 200 MWp Kom Ombo Solar Project in Egypt

The EBRD has announced the mobilisation of $114m to develop the Kom Ombo solar power plant.…

The Minister Versus Downstream Energy Regulator: Is Zero Influence an Option? (Part 1)

The Regulator is a key actor in the liberalised energy market. The aims of liberalisation are…

GHANA: ECG Loses Billions to Illegal Connections

A study conducted by ACEP shows losses to illegal connections GH¢1.3 billion lost annually to illegal…

World Bank Approves $500m Loan for Electrification in Ethiopia

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to the government of Ethiopia. The funds…