Digest from the 73rd Power Dialogue

The partial privatisation of the Nigerian power sector in 2013 aimed to tackle the energy deficit…

Shoprite to Ink $20m for Green Projects in South Africa

Shoprite plans to invest in green projects to reduce its carbon footprint. Retailer Shoprite has announced…

ENGIE, Premal Launch Solar-Powered Mosquito Trap in Kenya

Kenya suffers an estimated 3.5 million cases of malaria yearly. “Mtego” will provide a sustainable and…

The Role of Hydrogen in Decarbonising Transportation in Africa

The contributions of transportation to global warming seem insignificant as the focus is mostly on the…

ECOWAS Kicks Off ROGEAP in the Gambia, Cote d’Ivoire

ECOWAS launches Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) in the Gambia and Cote d’Ivoire. The Economic…

Nigeria to Attain 30 GW by 2030 – Minister

Minister of State for Power reaffirms FG’s commitment to an increasing power supply. Goddy Jedy-Agba, Minister…

SNV, Ignite Power to Install 300,000 SHS in Mozambique

The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) signs an agreement with Ignite Power. The partnership covers the distribution…

Actis Approves the Sale of Lekela Power

UK investment company Actis has confirmed the sale of Lekela Power. The Amsterdam-based Dutch renewable energy…

KLP Norfund Invests $40m for African C&I Expansion

The $40million equity investment will help to fund CrossBoundary expansion plans across Africa. KLP Norfund has…

Nigeria: BPE Pre-Selects 16 Companies for 5 NIPPs

BPE affirms its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the power sector. The pre-bid conference’s objective…