5 Emerging Technologies Capable of Improving Power Supply in Nigeria

Proliferation of Microgrids Microgrids are distributed energy resources that encompass smaller autonomous units of generation, transmission,…

Empower Secures $74m to Provide Solar Energy to Businesses

 Empower New Energy is raising $74 million to finance the solarisation of African businesses. The funds…

Digest from the 73rd Power Dialogue

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

Ghana Saves $13.2bn on Renegotiated Power Deal

Ghana govt. conserves over $13bn from power deals with IPPs. Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has…

Actis Approves the Sale of Lekela Power

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

Empower New Energy to Power Chocolate Factory in Ghana

Barry Callebaut Group partners with Empower New Energy to deploy solar energy in a factory. The…

Africa to Receive $290m for Hydropower Development in New UK Investments

The UK announces new capital investment in the hydropower sector in Africa. The United Kingdom government…

World Bank, Minister of Power Discuss Power Sector Progress at TEH Power Dialogue

Nigeria’s power sector has faced several challenges over the last decade. Issues facing the sector include;…

Ghana Completes U.S.$316 Million MCC Power Compact

The United States and Ghana Governments have completed a 5-year $316 million MCC-Ghana Power Compact. ECG…

EDM Funds Solar and Wind Power Plants in Mozambique

EDM is investing USD40 million to install solar and wind power plants in Mozambique. Mozambique’s publicly-owned…