Eswatini Launches Tender for Solar Minigrid Project

Eswatini has launched a tender to develop a solar minigrid project to electrify the Bulimeni community,…

Jigawa State Establishes Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy

Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi on Wednesday 24th July 2024, announced the creation of the Ministry of Power…

Cyril Ramaphosa Signs Climate Change Act Into Law in South Africa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a landmark climate change act into law, marking a…

Botswana Awards Solar Project Tender to Botala Energy-Led Consortium

The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has awarded a tender to a consortium led by Botala Energy…

South Africa to Raise $2.4 Billion from Energy Transition Pact

South Africa‘s National Treasury has noted that it expects as much as $2.4 billion to flow…

APPO Urges Members On $83m Energy Bank September Take-off

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has urged member countries to fulfil their financial obligations to…

NERC: DisCos Must Purchase Transformers, Cables, Poles

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reiterated that distribution companies (DisCos) are responsible for purchasing…

South Africa’s New Energy Minister Vows Renewable Energy Shift

South Africa’s new Energy and Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, pledged to accelerate the shift to renewable…

ACWA Power Closes $533M for Uzbekistan Solar-BESS Project

ACWA Power, listed in Saudi Arabia, has completed the financial close for the $533 million Tashkent…

Africa50 and IRENA Forge Renewable Energy Partnership

Africa50 and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced a $100 million partnership to advance…