UGANDA: Minister Recommends Stopping New Investments as UMEME Concession Closes

Minister recommends halt to new investments in UMEME Concession ends in 2025 UMEME is seeking a…

African Electricity Markets in 2022: Top 5 Focus Areas

  As Africa looks to recover and improve energy access following the slowdown due to the…

TANZANIA: TANESCO Raises Electricity Connection Charges by 18%

TANESCO raises new connection charges by 18% President Samia Hassan yesterday halted connection charges waivers The…

Globeleq Announces Financial Close of Cuamba Solar Plant in Mozambique

Cuamba solar power plant is now completely in the construction phase The plant has a capacity…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Increase Grid Capacity in 2022

Zimbabwe to embark on grid expansion in 2022 ZERA implements a 12.3% tariff increase Following the…

Five African Countries Pitch Renewable Energy Projects at the AEMP

  The 5th AfDB AEMP highlighted five countries’ clean energy projects and plans.  The AEMP highlight…

FG Pays ₦3.3 billion in Electricity Subsidies Annually

The Federal Government announced that its pays about ₦3.3 bn in electricity subsidies Outlines strategy for…

Ghana: Government Spends $500m on Electricity Subsidy Annually – Economist

Ghana pays over $500m on subsidy annually. Electricity tariffs have not been adjusted in over two…

Niger Extends RFQ Deadline for 50MW Solar Project

Niger has extended its RFQ for a 50MW solar project. The deadline has been extended to…

NIGERIA: End Subsidies Now, World Bank to FG

World Bank calls for the removal of subsidies Says subsidy removal vital for economic growth The…