IFC, Rockefeller Foundation to Unlock $2bn Private Funding for Distributed Clean Energy in Africa

Both organisations will mobilise up to $2bn in private sector investment. Funding will prioritise countries where…

EGYPT: Egypt, Saudi Arabia to Begin Interconnection Project

Egypt, Saudi Arabia to begin interconnection project Project to increase the grid capacity by 2000MW The…

Should Africa Pay the Price for Global Energy Transition?

The world is gradually making the push for cleaner and sustainable sources of energy. While countries…

Investment Group Calls on G7 Leaders to Take More Climate Action

Investor group want governments to take more climate action. The group includes 3rd largest asset manager…

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…

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Begins Stage 4 Load Shedding

Eskom announces stage 4 load shedding Had earlier on Wednesday began stage 2 load shedding Eskom…

NIGERIA: Nigeria Not Doing Enough to End System Collapses – Prof. Iledare

Nigeria not doing enough to prevent system collapses Decentralisation of the national grid, the way out…

Drought Threatens Electricity Generation in Brazil

Brazil faces worst drought in 92 years Asks industrial consumers to reduce consumption Seeks emergency and…

World Bank Approves Financing for Increased Energy Access in Zanzibar

The funds are part of the ZESTA project that aims to expand clean energy access. The…