SOUTH AFRICA: Delays in Coal-Fired Power Stations Contributes to Load-Shedding – Committee

Portfolio Committee visits the project site Delays in project construction contribute to load shedding Committee to…

NIGERIA: High Electricity Tariffs Raises Cost of Production – PPIL

High tariffs result in a high cost of production PPIL invests in its own power generation…

NIGERIA: Power Reforms Key to Economic Growth – World Bank

Power sector reforms crucial for economic growth, World Bank says 43% of Nigerians without electricity access…

Accelerating Off-Grid Electrification with Natural Gas

  In sub-Saharan Africa, about 600 million people lack access to electricity. For example, in Nigeria,…

A tale of Two Electricity Markets

Across the continent, electricity markets currently deal with rising debt, inadequate generation, poor network infrastructure, and…

AfDB, Tanzania Sign $140m Loan Agreements for Increased Power Generation

The AfDB will provide $140m in loan funding to Tanzania for the construction of a hydropower…

SOLAD Forms Strategic Alliance With Viathan for Hybrid Generation

SOLAD Power Group has formed a strategic alliance with Viathan Engineering Limited to deliver integrated energy…

Sungrow to Install Battery Storage System in Malawian Solar Plant

Sungrow is set to supply the storage system for the 20MWp Golomotgi Solar Power plant. Sungrow…

Daystar Power Group Set to Receive $20 million Financing from the IFC

A $20 million financing proposal to off-grid power service provider Daybreak is yet to be approved…

Naija No Dey Carry Last

There’s a popular phrase among Nigerian citizens where they pride themselves for always coming first, or…