Natural Gas Versus Renewable Energy

Over the week, a poll was conducted on The Electricity Hub’s social media page to access…

Uzbekistan Moves to Reform Energy Sector

Representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Uzbekistan, held a round-table discussion with international development institutions such…

SOUTH AFRICA: City of Johannesburg to Take Over Electricity Distribution

CoJ plans to take over electricity distribution from Eskom ASAC warns this will be bad for…

Development of Solar Energy Projects on Course – RioZim

RioZim has stated that the development of its power projects is progressing despite setbacks. The Mining…

GHANA: Energy Ministry Collaborates with GHA on Street Lighting

To undertake conformity assessment of street lighting The assessment will ensure compliance with street lighting standards…

Konexa Set to Invest $100m in Clean Energy Deployment in Kano

Konexa has signed an agreement with KEDCO and NSIA for the development of renewable energy in…

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…

Integrating Large-Scale Renewable Energy into the Grid: The Need for Flexibility

Op-ed by Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria   As the largest economy in Africa, with huge…

AfDB Funds $530m Electricity Project to Expand Renewable Energy and Regional Connectivity in Angola

The African Development Bank has committed $530 million to finance the construction of a 343 km,…

EIF OGEF to Finance Distribution of Solar Home Systems in Burkina Faso and Benin

French start-up Qotto is getting support from the Off-Grid Energy Access Fund of the Energy Inclusion…