Invetec Solar Goes Bankrupt

The module manufacturer files for bankruptcy. Accumulated over $70 million debt. Blames foreign competition. Taiwanese solar…

REA Signs Contracts for the Provision of PUE Appliances for Rural Mini-Grids

The first phase of the PUE programme. This programme aims to increase productive energy use in…

Eskom Sees Energy Transition as Solution to Recent Crisis

Eskom plans to replace ageing coal plants with renewables and gas. Western countries have committed $8.5bn…

BDEAC to Provide US$6.8M for Solar Hybrid Power Plantsin Chad

The cities of Mongo and Ati receives funding for solar plant construction The country aims to…

FG Pays ₦3.3 billion in Electricity Subsidies Annually

The Federal Government announced that its pays about ₦3.3 bn in electricity subsidies Outlines strategy for…

MIT Scientist Invent Improved Battery Storage Tech

MIT scientists have developed new battery technology. The new technology may benefit wind, PV battery storage.…

Eskom’s Tower Collapse Owing to Vandalism

Northwest Eskom’s tower collapses. Residents are advised to stay clear of affected areas. South African utility…

GRIDCO to Restore Normal Power Supply to Kumasi by December

Several stakeholders have assured that the power supply challenges in Kumasi will soon be resolved. The…

Kenya: Electricity Demand Reaches Record High

KenGen records the highest energy demand ever. Electricity demand has climbed steadily as the country reopened…

Ghana: Government Spends $500m on Electricity Subsidy Annually – Economist

Ghana pays over $500m on subsidy annually. Electricity tariffs have not been adjusted in over two…