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…

LERC Issues First Small Composite Micro Utility Permit

LERC has issued its first Micro Utility Permit to the Totota Electricity Cooperative. The Totota mini-grid…

Niger Joins World Bank’s Solar Scaling Initiative

Niger has joined the World Bank’s Scaling Solar initiative. The World Bank will help the country…

World Bank Approves $465m Financing for Improved Energy Access in West Africa

World Bank has approved $465 million for improved energy access in West Africa. The new project…

Lagos State Unveils Updated Climate Change Action Plan

Lagos state has unveiled an updated climate change action plan. The plan focuses on three main…

World Bank Approves Financing for Increased Energy Access in Zanzibar

The funds are part of the ZESTA project that aims to expand clean energy access. The…

Saudi Aramco Invests in Energy Storage Firm Energy Vault

Swiss Energy Storage developer has received investment funds from Saudi Aramco. The company’s EVx platform is…

ZIMBABWE: ZESA Warns of Imminent Load Shedding

ZESA asks consumers to brace for load shedding Load shedding is due to challenges at the…

A tale of Two Electricity Markets

Across the continent, electricity markets currently deal with rising debt, inadequate generation, poor network infrastructure, and…

Tunisia Needs Increased Local Financing for Accelerated Renewables Deployment

Tunisia needs local financing to accelerate clean energy deployment. The procurement and permit process for grid-connected…