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electricity access
In a recent statement, the World Bank unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the energy access crisis in Africa, particularly spotlighting Nigeria’s pivotal role in driving the continent’s electrification agenda. With over 600…
solar
A LOT of solar power has been installed in Zimbabwe, but almost all of it is connected in isolation to single buildings providing back-up power for businesses and homes, or in some parts of the country providing the sole source of power for a clinic…
transmission
Kenya plans to increase electricity import from its northern neighbour, Ethiopia, from the current 200 megawatts to 400 megawatts by 2026. According to the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), this enhanced capacity will be supported…
Renewable energy
Independent Power Producer (IPP) Astra Energy has entered into a partnership with the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC). The aim is to develop 100 MW of renewable energies under a public-private partnership (PPP). Lesotho could see…
Solar, Hydro
Energy company Genesis Energy is joining forces with the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to invest in a series of power plants in West Africa. The partnership also covers gas, a fossil fuel considered by some as a transitional energy, but also…
Gas
The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is being held from 29 February to 2 March 2024 in the Algerian capital, Algiers. Billed as the "Summit of Major Challenges", it will focus on the role of…
SOLAR
At a meeting of the Council of Ministers on 28 February 2024, the Ivorian government approved a socio-economic development policy for the east of the country, focusing on sustainability. Households and economic activities in this part of Ivory Coast…
electrification
As part of a partnership with Électricité de France (EDF), the South African mining company Anglo American will ensure its energy transition by investing in the development of 460 MW of solar and wind energy from 2024. More news on Envusa Energy,…
EV
Maputo — The Mozambican government needs about 100 million dollars to implement the pilot rail electrification project, from Maputo city to the border with South Africa at Ressano Garcia, over a length of 88 kilometres. According to Transport…