SENEGAL: MCB to Finance Senegal’s Electrification Drive

MCB provides $60 million to drive gas expansion Aims at improving electrification in Senegal Karpowership to…

Six Developers Shortlisted for 1GW Offshore Wind Project in France

The French government has pre-selected six bidders for the construction of a 1-GW wind farm. The…

Naija No Dey Carry Last

There’s a popular phrase among Nigerian citizens where they pride themselves for always coming first, or…

GHANA: Boost Ghanaian Competitiveness with AFCTA – Advisory Firm

Konfidants advisory firm urges Ghanaian government to take advantage of AFCTA Asks government to address high…

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…

MIGA Issues Investment Guarantees for Bboxx Operations in Africa

MIGA has issued guarantees worth $37.1m for the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 3 (AIIF3) and the…

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: 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…