The Energy-Thirsty World

Can the world sustain our ever-increasing reliance on electricity? Electricity is the means through which all…

SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Mayor Promises to Push Migration from Eskom

Johannesburg’s newly sworn-in Mayor promises to push electricity reforms Commits to migrating supply from Eskom to…

UGANDA: Government to Stabilise Supply in Northern Uganda

Government to stabilise supply in Northern Uganda Ongoing projects will address supply issues The Ugandan government…

GWEC Launches Initiative to Accelerate Wind Deployment

  The GWEC has launched an initiative to accelerate the deployment of wind energy in Africa.…

KENYA: Presidential Task Force Gives Recommendations on PPAs

President Kenyatta’s task force submits report Gives recommendations for Kenya Power Kenyatta gives a four-month deadline…

NAMIBIA: Power Generation Falls as Ruacana Power Station Suffers Low Water Flow

Electricity generation drops in Ruacana power station Poor rainfall to blame for low water flow from…

FirstRand to Exit Coal Financing for Coal Power Plants Immediately

  FirstRand to end coal financing immediately. The bank will also exit financing for coal mines…

Ensuring Mini-Grid Sustainability: Lessons from Gbamu Gbamu

  Last week, I visited the solar mini-grid in Gbamu Gbamu, Ogun state. The mini-grid was…

World Bank to Provide $380m for 1GW Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant in Indonesia

The World Bank will provide $380m for a pumped-storage power plant in Indonesia. The plant will…

Bitcoin’s Unquenching Appetite for Energy

In the early existence of Bitcoin, when it was less known and worth little, anyone with…