Storm costs Malawi has knocked out a third of Malawi’sgenerating capacity. Approximately 130MW was shut down. …
Tag: Energy access
FinDev Canada Injects Funds in Startup to Boost Energy Access in Africa
Shell-founded startup receives $13 million from Canadian DFI for energy access in Africa. Part of the…
Redefining Energy Access Targets
The Energy for Growth Hub (EGH) has proposed a new indicator to measure energy access.…
Cost Reflective Tariff: Do Peri-Urban & Rural Areas in Nigeria Really Need 24/7 Electricity?
One feeling unites Nigerians across various religious, ethnic, and geographical landscapes: that sense of distaste…
AfDB to Provide $28.9 million for Energy Access Projects in Burundi
The AfDB will provide $28.9m for energy access in Burundi. Burundi will use part of the…
NIGERIA: 90 Million Nigerians Without Electricity Supply – Minister
90 million Nigerians without electricity supply, says, Minister Nigeria’s energy poverty remains a challenge Africa requires…
The Key to Lighting up Africa
What is the key to lighting up Africa? Poor energy access has been the primary cause…
Life Expectancy and Energy Poverty
Energy poverty is defined as a lack of access to energy. It relates to the minimum…
RWANDA: Rwanda Set to Meet Energy Targets
Rwanda says it is set to meet energy targets. It has three years to meet the…
Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens Electricity Access in Africa, Asia
More than 25 million people could not afford to pay for electricity access in 2020. The…