On August 17, 2024, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, attributed the country’s persistent erratic…
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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)…
Ramaphosa Signs New Electricity Law for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This act sets out…
Chint Global Opens New Smart Metering Manufacturing Facility in Nairobi
Chint Global, a Chinese electrical engineering company, has built a new smart meter manufacturing facility. This…
Mini-grid Installations Have Grown Sixfold Since 2018 – Report
In the latest State of the Global Mini-Grids Market Report, mini-grids have been a key driver of…
Power Sector Assessments Can Spark Effective Policy Development in Nigeria – Expert
“Energy policy is the cornerstone of economic development; without it, progress is impossible.” This quote captures…
NERC: $14.19M Unpaid by International Customers in Q1 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported that international customers did not pay $14.19 million for…
Electric Motorcycles Booming in Africa Amid Sustainability Push
In Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, residents increasingly rely on motorcycles for transport due to their flexibility and…