African New Solar Additions Dropped in 2020

Solar energy deployments dropped across the continent in 2020. In Subsaharan Africa sans South Africa, new…

SOUTH AFRICA: Legal Tussle Over 1220MW Project

DNG Energy alleges corruption in the Tender process Turkey’s Karpowership emerged as the preferred bidder The…

World Bank to Invest an Additional $150 billion in Africa

World Bank to invest in the development of the continent Plans to invest at least $150…

Opes-LCEF Invests in Two East African Solar Providers

The Opes-LCEF has invested in two solar energy developers, Munyax Eco and WidEnergy. The funds will…

South Africa Outlines Intervention to Curb Electricity Shortages

Energy Minister outlines intervention objectives There has been an increase in load shedding in recent times…

Power Africa to Fund the Deployment of Solar Systems for Mozambican Health Centres

The USAID via the Power Africa Initiative will provide $320,000 in grant funding for the installation…

German Technology Firm MAN to Supply 225MW in West Africa

MAN to supply 225MW to four power plants Power plants located in Mali. Guinea, Senegal, and…

How Africa Can Benefit from Floating Solar Plants

  Covering 1% of Africa’s reservoirs with floating solar panels could double energy generation capacity. Floating…

Africa’s Energy Demand Can be Met by 0.1% Solar Panel Coverage

Countries in the Global South could meet all their energy needs with less than 0.1 per…

SOUTH AFRICA: NERSA Approves Tariff Increase for Eskom Customers

NERSA approves 15.06% tariff increase for Eskom customers Municipalities to announce individual tariff increments Economists warn…