NIGERIA: Maiduguri Businesses Affected by 9 Months Power Outage

  Businesses affected by the prolonged power outage in Maiduguri Power supply infrastructure attacked by the…

AfDB to Provide $28.9 million for Energy Access Projects in Burundi

The AfDB will provide $28.9m for energy access in Burundi. Burundi will use part of the…

South African Mining Company Seeks EPC Contractors for 70 MW Solar Plant

South African miner announces tenders for 70MW solar plant. EPC contractor will operate and maintain the…

Uganda’s Electricity Regulator Seeks to Increase Access to Electricity

Uganda’s energy regulator wants to implement a 5-year plan to increase electricity access.  The number of…

Is Regulatory Uncertainty Still Considered a Barrier to Investment in the NESI?

Is there a gap in the Nigerian Energy sector? Yes, there is. Are there existing challenges…

The Transmission Combat

The National Union of Electricity Employees is revolting against the proposed move of the federal government…

World Bank Approves $168m for Solar Electrification in Burkina Faso

The World Bank has approved loans of about $168m for Burkina Faso. The loans will support…

South Africa to Increase Embedded Generation Limit to 100MW

The threshold for embedded generation plants increased to 100MW Private businesses can now generate energy to…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa to Allow Private Generation

South Africa to allow private generation of electricity Up to 100MW approved for private investors The…

Nigeria Power Outlook

West Africa’s Power and Energy stakeholders to Headline 2nd edition of Nigeria Power Outlook. Building on…