South Africa Installed 1.3GW of Solar in 2020

  Solar PV now contributes 3% of South Africa’s total generation capacity. South Africa plans to…

DEWA Issues Handbook on Electricity Conservation

DEWA issues handbook on electricity conservation Asks consumers to enhance sustainability Highlights modern technology for electricity…

Shell Commences Operations of 100MW Battery Storage System

  Shell has commenced operations of a 100MW storage system in the UK. The system will…

Africa Unlikely to Meet Universal Electricity Access Targets – UNECA

  Electricity access in 24 African countries is below 50%. Africa needs a $40m annual investment…

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…

AfDB Approves $6m Grant for Initial Phase of Desert to Power Program

The $6m will be utilised by the WAPP and ECREEE. WAPP will conduct pre-feasibility studies for…

A Disruptive Innovation that Could End the Grid 

From the discovery of X-rays in the 19th Century to Uber and Netflix, disruptive innovations continue to change the trajectory…

InfraCo Africa to Finance 22 Solar Mini-grids in Kenya

InfraCo will provide $8m for electrification in Kenya.  These funds will finance 22 green mini-grids across…

GCF Approves $170.9m in Co-Financing for AfDB’s LEAF Programme

  The GCF has approved $170m in financing for AfDB’sLEAF programme. The programme aims to strengthen…

Tata Power to Grow Capacity to 15GW

  Tata Power wants to increase its clean energy portfolio to 15GW over the next few…