Keep the Lights On; Transcontinental Super-grids

The future of universal energy access lies in the fate of super grids. Super grids are…

Sudan Set to Install First Utility-Scale Wind Turbine

Sudan is set to deploy its first utility-scale wind energy turbine. The grid-connected turbine is expected…

AFD to Finance 150 MWp Solar PV Plant in Tanzania

AFD will provide €137 million in total for the project. The project is expected to diversify…

NIGERIA: Power Reforms Key to Economic Growth – World Bank

Power sector reforms crucial for economic growth, World Bank says 43% of Nigerians without electricity access…

Oil Company BP Joins Consortium Bidding for Offshore Wind Project in Norway

BP will join a consortium to bid for offshore wind projects in Norway. Offshore wind projects…

SOUTH AFRICA: Ministry of Environment Suspends Environmental Assessment for Karpowership Project

Ministry of Environment suspends environmental assessment for Karpowership project. Green Connection NGO alleges Karpowership breached EIA…

ZIMBABWE: Tariffs Will Continue to be Reviewed in Line With Inflation – Minister

Tariffs will continue to rise in line with inflation ZETDC last month raised tariffs by 30%…

South Africa to Increase Embedded Generation Limit to 100MW

The threshold for embedded generation plants increased to 100MW Private businesses can now generate energy to…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa to Allow Private Generation

South Africa to allow private generation of electricity Up to 100MW approved for private investors The…

NIGERIA: Experts Decry State of the Power Sector, Call for Transparency

Generation capacity fell by 5.76% in the past seven days Experts decry the state of the…