Improving Mini-Grids’ Sustainability Via Demand Stimulation

  Mini-grid systems are increasingly improving energy access in rural communities across Africa. However, despite their…

EDFI Backs the Development of 11 Solar + Storage Mini-Grids in Lesotho

Several financiers plan to fund OnePower’s mini-grid project in Lesotho. OnePower will install 11 solar plus…

KENYA: Kenyan Off-grid IPPs to Enjoy 50% Tax Cuts

Kenya approves tax cuts for off-grid IPPs The Finance Act now recognises tax incentives to large…

Eskom Connects Kusile Unit 4 to the Grid

Eskom has connected the 4th unit of the Kusile Power Station to the grid. The unit…

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Connects Unit 4 of Kusile Power Station to the National Grid

Eskom connects Kusile power station to the national grid The Unit will add at least 800MW…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Increase Grid Capacity in 2022

Zimbabwe to embark on grid expansion in 2022 ZERA implements a 12.3% tariff increase Following the…

Tunisia Adds 500MWp Solar Power to its Electricity Grid

The Tunisian government will provide an additional 500MWp to its electricity grid. The contract has been…

NXT Grid Raises $1.4m to Scale Mini-Grid Deployment in Nigeria

NXT Grid has raised $1.4m from Impact investor All On and Katapult Climate. NXT plans to…

ZIMBABWE: ZESA Suspends Load Shedding Following Grid Collapse

  ZESA restores supply to the grid Discontinues load shedding exercise The national grid collaposed on…

AMDA, COMESA to Increase Green Mini-grids Deployment in Africa

The Africa Mini-grids Development Association and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa are committed…