India Extends Commissioning Dates for RE Projects

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timeline for the commissioning date of…

Japan Set to Ease Restrictions to Increase Renewable Energy Deployment

Japan intends to reduce approval times for wind projects, open up abandoned farmland, boost grid capacity…

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…

GHANA: ECG Loses Billions to Illegal Connections

A study conducted by ACEP shows losses to illegal connections GH¢1.3 billion lost annually to illegal…

World Bank Approves $500m Loan for Electrification in Ethiopia

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to the government of Ethiopia. The funds…

Tunisia’s Fifth Solar PV Tender Attracts Low Bids of €0.035/kWh

The tender is for the development of solar power plants that are with capacities of up…

What is the Cheapest Off-Grid Electricity Source?

Complete off-grid electric source entails not connecting to any grid power source that will require regular…

Nigeria to Cooperate with Egypt on PPI

Nigeria to cooperate with Egypt on PPI implementation The Nigerian delegation to visit Egypt Egyptian Ambassador…

Ghana Exports Excess Electricity

Minister Amewu announced the milestone Begins exportation of more than 250MW to neighbouring countries Beneficiaries include…