Mergence Offers R160m Funding to Solarise Africa

Mergence Investment Managers has entered into a strategic funding partnership with solar energy company Solarise Africa,…

NERC Issues Electricity Generation Permits to MTN, Golden Penny Power and Others

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications…

REA Launches 40kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in Abuja

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and private developer Nayo Tropical Technology Limited have inaugurated a 40kWp…

South Africa’s President Enacts Major Electricity Sector Reforms

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law, ushering in…

KenGen Invests $250M in New Geothermal Plant

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced a $250 million investment in a new geothermal power plant.…

Adelabu Highlights Challenges and Reforms for Improved Electricity

On August 17, 2024, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, attributed the country’s persistent erratic…

Ageing and Weak Infrastructure Blamed for Nigeria’s Power Woes

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, attributed the country’s unreliable electricity supply to ageing and…

Ramaphosa Signs New Electricity Law for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This act sets out…

USDA Pushes for Flexible Biofuel Tax Credits

Under Secretary Tom Vilsack, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) actively pushes for more flexible tax…

Hai Long Offshore Wind Project Launch Nacelle Production Line

The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project (Hai Long Project) has jointly announced with Siemens Gamesa Renewable…