RWANDA: Rwanda Set to Meet Energy Targets

Rwanda says it is set to meet energy targets. It has three years to meet the…

Winch Energy to Raise Funds for Off-Grid Projects via Crowdfunding

Winch Energy is looking to raise funds for off-grid projects via a crowdfunding platform. The funds…

NIGERIA: EEDC Explains Blackout in Abia Communities

Several communities in Abia without supply A vehicle accident damaging electrical poles the cause of the…

Oorja Launches Solar-Powered Cooling Systems in India

The solar-powered cooling systems will reduce the amount of wasted produce in India. In addition, farmers…

NIGERIA: Sub-Saharan Africa has the Least Electrification Rate in the World – Report

Sub-Saharan Africa has less than 50% access rated Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report was issued…

TANZANIA: World Bank Approves Funding for ZESTA

World Bank approves funding for ZESTA Project to benefit 400,000 households The World Bank has approved…

LESOTHO: Lesotho Renews Agreement With Mozambique’s EDM

Lesotho renews supply agreement with EDM EDM to supply up to 35MW to LEC for one…

SOUTH AFRICA: Consumers Without Power Following Snowfall

Consumers without electricity following snowfall Eskom says restoration may take longer SAWS issues Level 5 warning…

Pawame Secures $2.5m, Plans Launch of $5m Series A Round

Pawame has raised $1.7m in grant and $750k in equity financing. The funds will enable the…

Accelerating Off-Grid Electrification with Natural Gas

  In sub-Saharan Africa, about 600 million people lack access to electricity. For example, in Nigeria,…