Fossil Fuels, Africa’s Leading Energy Source

Global Electricity Review issues report Africa largely dependent on fossil fuels 81% of energy generated in…

GERD Set to Commence Operations in August

The GERD is set to commence power generation in August. About 750MW will be generated from…

NIGERIA: MHI Contract Set Nigeria Power Sector Back – Iroche

Iroche claims the MHI contract had a negative impact on sector Alleges MHI team was incompetent…

EPC Market Expected to Grow at 3%

The Nigeria Power EPC market expected to grow from 2021-2026. Investment and policies among factors to…

Germany Set to Increase its Carbon Emissions Target Following Court Ruling

The German government will increase its carbon emission targets after its top court in a landmark…

BGFA to Provide Funds for Off-grid Solar Projects in Uganda

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa has launched a call for proposals for developing off-grid…

GAMBIA: Gambian Community Bemoans Unresolved Blackout

Residents of Touba Manduwar have been without electricity for a year NAWEC fails to connect community…

NIGERIA: NIPP Asset Sales Won’t Solve Sector Problems – Rumundaka Wonodi

Asset sale not the solution to sector problems The sales are more of a revenue drive…

FG to Deploy Solar Grids to PHCs and Schools

The FG announces plan to deploy solar grids to PHCs and schools. National grid not enough…

IVORY COAST: Citizens Bemoan Power Outages

Consumers angered by frequent power outages Severe outages have affected several businesses Energy Ministry blames low…