EBRD Mobilizes $114m for 200 MWp Kom Ombo Solar Project in Egypt

The EBRD has announced the mobilisation of $114m to develop the Kom Ombo solar power plant.…

The Minister Versus Downstream Energy Regulator: Is Zero Influence an Option? (Part 1)

The Regulator is a key actor in the liberalised energy market. The aims of liberalisation are…

NIGERIA: EEDC Kicks Off Discount Program for Residential and Commercial Customers

EEDC encourages customers to pay outstanding bills Offers a 30% discount on arrears The program is…

NIGERIA: Ogun Community Seeks NERC Intervention

Olasun community suffers frequent power outages Alleges outrageous billing from IBEDC Community seeks NERC intervention in…

The Need To Make Renewables Affordable

There have been recent arguments on the necessity for a transition into renewable energy. Some say…

Huawei Launches ‘iPowerCube-S’ Mini-Grid Solution In Nigeria

Huawei has launched its Next-Generation Mini-Grid “iPowerCube-S” solution in Nigeria. The iPowerCube-S integrates solar, grid-power, and…

FG Set to Deploy Solar Mini-Grids to Unity Schools and PHCs

Nigeria’s power minister has stated the federal government’s intention to deploy solar mini-grids in all 104…

Brazil to Invest $70m in Clean Energy for Amazon Communities

The Brazilian government will invest $70.3m to supply the isolated communities in the Amazon with electricity.…

NIGERIA: Tariff Shortfall May Reach ₦3trn in 2023

Current policy doesn’t allow for a cost-reflective tariff World Bank projects tariff shortfall to rise by…

DFC Launches Call for Applications for Clean Off-Grid Energy Financing

The DFC has launched a call for expressions of interest to finance green off-grid energy providers…