Power Dialogue: Understanding NIPP Current Status and Challenges

The 57th power dialogue was indeed an interesting and interactive session. It was aimed at taking…

The EV Wave: Is Nigeria Ready?

With the exponential growth in sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) globally, it is becoming clear that…

Off Hurrays and Catastrophic Failures

Nigeria has, in recent weeks been inundated with announcements detailing the actualisation of new peak generation…

BBE to Acquire Solarcentury Africa’s Assets

B.B. Energy (BBE) has announced the acquisition of Solarcentury Africa. Solarcentury currently has a total installed…

NIGERIA: DisCos Result to Load Shedding as Power Generation Dips

Generation dips below 3,000MW DisCos implementing Load Shedding TCN blames poor gas supply The Transmission Company…

Baobab+ Secures €4m to Distribute Solar Home System Kits in West Africa

Baobab+ has raised €4 million to expand its operations in Senegal and Ivory Coast. The company…

NIGERIA: Generation Plunges as Hydro Output Drops

Generation drops below 4000MW Hydro output falls by 36.6% to 660MW 2,792.6MW idle due to sector…

South Africa Announce Preferred Bidders for 2 GW Tender

South African Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE) has announced preferred bidders to procure short-term risk-mitigation capacity.…

TDB to Provide $75m for African SMEs Via Off-Grid Facility

The TDB has created a $75 million off-grid facility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The…

REN21’s Report Shows that Cities Across Africa Demonstrate Progressive Leadership to Deploy Renewables

The 2021 edition of REN21’s Renewables in Cities Global Status Report, shows that one billion people…