Electricity Tariff Increment: A Way Forward in Pursuit of Universal Energy Access?

The subject of electricity tariffs in Nigeria has been quite unsettling. According to the Nigerian Electricity…

Husk Power First Minigrid Company to Reach Profitability, with Nigeria Leading the Way

[PRESS RELEASE] ABUJA and FORT COLLINS, 24 Jan 2023 — Today, Husk Power Systems pioneered the…

NERC Approves Electricity Distribution License For Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an independent power distribution network licence known as Ibom…

UK’s National Grid to Pay People to Use Less Power

The statement noted that the announcement about the coal-powered generators did not mean the generators would…

WeLight Raises €19m for Solar Mini-Grids in 120 Villages

The electricity access provider WeLight is raising €19 million from three investors. The funds are intended…

KarmSolar to Boost Egypt Agricultural Sector with Microgrid Solution

KarmSolar will develop a microgrid solution in the agricultural sector in Farafra, Egypt.  The project will…

USADF Calls for Proposal to Finance Local Off-Grid Companies

The US African Development Foundation (USADF) is launching a call for proposals for African off-grid energy…

DEG Finances the Installation of Solar Microgrids in Nigeria

The German InvDEG) is providing a loan of USD 750,000 to Husk Power Systems. The company…

EU Offers Okra Solar $3.4 Million for Solar Grid Facility in Nigeria

The European Union(EU) has given approval for a $3.4 million working capital facility under the ElectriFI…

EU Approves $3.4 Million Solar Grid Facility for Thousands of Beneficiaries in Nigeria

EU offers a $3.4 million working capital facility to increase energy access in Nigeria. Okra Solar…