India Faces Electricity Crisis as Coal Stock Runs Low

India faces electricity crisis, as coal stocks run low Government working towards ramping up coal production…

IsDB lends €17 million for electrification via solar mini-grids in Togo

The Islamic Development Bank has approved a €17.38 million loan for rural electrification in Togo. The…

Jordan to Supply Electricity to Lebanon by December

Jordan to supply gas to Lebanon Jordan will also supply electricity to Lebanon via the Syrian…

ZIMBABWE: Funding Challenges May Affect Sengwa Project Deadline

Funding may affect the Sengwa coal power project Financiers taking a ”conservative approach” from previous funding…

MIGA guarantees €4.5 million for the Nagréongo Solar Plant in Burkina Faso

The Paris (France) based Independent Power Producer (IPP) gets a guarantee from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee…

KENYA: Manufacturers Urge Government to Cut Electricity Tariffs by 50%

Manufacturers seek a 50% cut in electricity tariffs The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) have appealed…

UGANDA: UMEME Unable to Fulfill 250,000 Requests from Consumers

UMEME is unable to connect consumers Stuck with 250,000 free connection applications Says funding, a challenge…

AFC Sells 40% Stake in Cape Verdean Clean Energy Developer

AFC has sold a 40 per cent stake in Cabeolica to A.P. Moller. AFC remains the…

Zola Electric Raises $90m to Fund Expansion Plans

Zola has raised $90m to expand its products and services. The funds comprise equal part equity…

SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Mayor Promises to Push Migration from Eskom

Johannesburg’s newly sworn-in Mayor promises to push electricity reforms Commits to migrating supply from Eskom to…