MALAWI: ESCOM Faces Connection Challenges

ESCOM faces connection challenges The cost of connection is higher than the benefits Experts say energy…

Austria Earmarks Additional €20m for Rooftop PV Projects

Austria will provide subsidies for rooftop solar projects. The scheme will cover systems not greater than…

MAURITIUS: French Ambassador Meets with Mauritius Energy Minister

French ambassador meets with Mauritius Energy minister To collaborate on water and energy access The French…

India’s Power Sector Employees Embark on Four-Day Protest

Power sector employees embark on four-day protest Strike action is due to planned Electricity Bill amendment…

China to End Clean Energy Subsidies for New Projects This Year

China will end payment subsidies for new clean energy installations in2021. The new policy takes effect…

Tunisia Launches Project to Promote Energy Efficiency

Tunisia is promoting energy efficiency via a new $2.7 million project. The government believes that the…

Sudanese Bank Launches Green Sukuk for Clean Energy Projects

Sudanese Bank has launched a green energy bond. The fund will finance renewable projects for commercial…

Opes-LCEF Invests in Two East African Solar Providers

The Opes-LCEF has invested in two solar energy developers, Munyax Eco and WidEnergy. The funds will…

NIGERIA: Richer Households Benefit Most from Government Subsidies – World Bank

Rich households benefit more from subsidy Data sourced from NERC, REA, and NBS Only 22% of…

FAO Boosts Food Security in Uganda with Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems

The FAO has installed four small scale solar-powered irrigation systems in Kalungu, Uganda. The irrigation systems…