KENYA: Kenya Power Expected to Cut Consumer Tariffs by 33%

Kenya Power to cut tariffs by 33% Consumer tariffs hit a high in August Kenya Power…

South Africa’s Greefspan II Solar Power Plant to Commence Commercial Operations

The Greefspan II solar power plant will start commercial operations. The plant has a capacity of…

Niamey Launches Pre-Qualification for Solar Power Plant in Niger

The government of Niger launches the selection for an IPP The solar plant is being built…

SOUTH AFRICA: Environmental Groups Reject Costlier Electricity From Karpowership Deal

  Environmental groups reject expensive electricity from Karpowership Hosts protests against Karpowership projects in the greater…

ZIMBABWE: Opposition Party Blames Mnangagwa for Power Challenges

  The opposition party blames Mnangagwa for poor performance in the power sector Predict power shortages…

EIAF to Provide €25m Debt Financing for 44MW Hydropower Project in Côte d’Ivoire

EIAF will provide €25m for a hydropower project in Côte d’Ivoire. The plant will have a…

SOUTH AFRICA: Karpowership Hopeful on July 31st Deadline for Financial Closure

Karpowership hopeful on meeting deadline The deadline for financial close is set for July 31st DFFE…

ZESA to Develop Cost-Effective Power Generation Master Plan

  Zimbabwe is exploring cheap power generation options. The country currently has an electricity deficit of…

SOUTH AFRICA: Karpowership to Review Decision on Environmental Permit

Karpowership to appeal the decision Department of Environment denies Karpowership environmental permit The Turkish company, Karpowership…

GHANA: Brace for More Power Outages – IES

IES says consumers should brace for more outages The government owes approximately $1 billion to IPPs…