REA Commissions 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-grid in Kaduna

The REA has commissioned a solar hybrid mini-grid in Kaduna. The system has a capacity of…

Ecoligo Acquires Namene C&I Division

Ecoligo has acquired Namene’s West Africa C&I business. Namene will focus on its solar lamp business.…

NLNG Targets Domestic Gas Supply From July 2022

NLNG has announced its plan to enter the gas supply space from July 2022 It aims…

Kenya: Electricity Bill Set to Rise Further – EPRA

Kenyans to pay more for electricity this month EPRA increased fuel cost charges from Sh 3.77…

Five Things to know as the New Minister of Power for Nigeria

The Nigerian President introduced his third Minister of Power on the 1st of September. Dear Engr.…

EDFI ElectriFI to Provide $6m for SHS Deployment in Africa

Amped has signed a partnership with EDFI ElectriFI EDFI will provide a $6m capital facility to…

SEFA Approves $1m for Modernisation of Africa’s Hydropower Plants

The AfDB will provide $1m to modernise the continent’s hydropower plants. Hydropower plants’ modernisation presents an…

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…

U.S. Solar Prices Rise; Solar Constitutes 56% of New Electricity Addition in H1 2021

Solar prices increase in all segments year on year. Solar is responsible for 56% of new…

Trine Invests €5m to Aid Solarise Africa’s Expansion Plans

  Trine will invest €5m in Solarise Africa. The funds will enable the company to deploy…