KenGen Invests $250M in New Geothermal Plant

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced a $250 million investment in a new geothermal power plant.…

Ageing and Weak Infrastructure Blamed for Nigeria’s Power Woes

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, attributed the country’s unreliable electricity supply to ageing and…

US Supports Nigeria’s Utility-Scale Solar Power Project with Sun Africa

In a significant boost for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Federal Government has secured support from the…

Nigeria’s VP Shettima Urges Boost in Rural Electrification Efforts

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a significant increase in the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA)…

South Africa Delays Nuclear Power Plant Plan to Consult More

South Africa’s energy minister said on August 16 that, following legal challenges, it will delay starting…

US Solar Group Seeks Retroactive Duties on Surge of Panel Imports

A group of US solar panel makers asked the Commerce Department to consider retroactively imposing duties…

Bayelsa Faces Power Outage As Vandalism Destroys Transmission Towers

Bayelsa State risks a power blackout lasting several months due to severe damage inflicted on crucial…

Minister of Power Pushes for Local Content and Policy Reforms

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, convened a significant meeting in Abuja with major stakeholders…

Power Africa Invests $15.5M in DRC’s Energy Sector

Richard Nelson, U.S. Power Africa Coordinator, wrapped up a four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of…

EEFEA Collaborates with AfricaNEV, Others for E-mobility Technical Capacity Training

The Entrepreneurship Educators Foundation of Eastern Africa (EEFEA), in partnership with the University of Nairobi, Green…