New Solar Cheaper than Coal in Asia and Europe – BNEF

BNEF reports that constructing new solar plants is now cheaper than constructing and operating coal plants…

Spain Cuts Electricity VAT to 10% From 21%

Spain cuts electricity VAT charges from 21% to 10% Reduction to cost the government €560 million…

The Role of Women in Utility Advancements Across Africa

Until recently, successive governments have overlooked a valuable resource in planning and executing development-focused programmes in…

Companies Set to Deploy Netherlands’ Largest Battery System

Eneco and Giga Storage plan to deploy the largest energy storage system in The Netherlands. The…

RWANDA: Energicotel to Issue Corporate Bond on RSE

Energicotel to issue a corporate bond Bond to be listed and traded on RSE Energicotel operates…

SOUTH AFRICA: Government Rejects Karpowership Environmental Application

Authorities block environmental application Karpowership seeks to generate electricity at three ports Karpowership is the preferred…

JAPAN: Electricity Usage to Surge During Summer Olympics

Electricity usage is expected to rise during the summer Olympics Temperatures expected to reach highs during…

EGYPT: Egypt Set to Raise Electricity Tariffs

Egypt approves tariff increment Ministry of Energy Spokesman confirms increase The Egyptian Egyptian Ministry of Electricity…

U.S. to Ban Products from Xinjiang-Based Solar Manufacturers

The U.S. government has resolved to ban products from Xinjiang-based manufacturers. Ban would affect the country’s…

EIB Approves $95m for Geothermal Projects Financing in East Africa

The EIB has approved $95m for geothermal project financing in the East Africa Rift Valley region.…