KenGen Invests $250M in New Geothermal Plant

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

Gas Flaring in Nigeria Could Power 3 Million Homes

Nigeria’s gas flaring issue has reached alarming levels, with recent findings showing that the gas flaring…

General Motors Signs Major 15-Year Renewable Energy Deal with NorthStar

General Motors (GM) announced a landmark 15-year renewable energy agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy. This deal…

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Commits to Combat Electricity Theft

On August 18, 2024, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the Pakistani government’s commitment to addressing…

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…

Zeekr Unveils Fastest-Charging EV Battery

Chinese car maker Zeekr claimed that its latest electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than those…

Nigeria’s VP Shettima Urges Boost in Rural Electrification Efforts

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a significant increase in the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA)…

Ramaphosa Signs New Electricity Law for South Africa

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

South Africa Delays Nuclear Power Plant Plan to Consult More

South Africa’s energy minister said on August 16 that, following legal challenges, it will delay starting…