AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

17 December 2024

Tanzania begins construction of key 400kV transmission line

16 December 2024

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), under the Ministry of Energy, has launched the construction of a 400kV transmission line from Chalinze to Dodoma

French renewable energy firm Qair builds two 20-MWp solar parks in Tunisia’s Kasserine

15 December 2024

French renewable energy firm Qair started the construction of two solar parks in Tunisia’s Feriana area at Kasserine Governorate with a total capacity of 20 MWp.

South Africa’s power utility Eskom intensifies efforts to curb electricity theft

13 December 2024

South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom has intensified efforts to address electricity theft following the prepaid meter update on 24 November 2024, part of the planned token identifier (TID) rollover.

South Africa: Eskom’s proposed higher tariffs for solar users raise concerns

13 December 2024

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has ignited a debate following its latest tariff proposal, creating uncertainty for solar power users.

South Africa launches RFI ahead of pilot tender for independent transmission projects

13 December 2024

South Africa has launched an Independent Transmission Projects (ITPs) market-sounding exercise by issuing a request for information (RFI) to assess the level of interest in the industry.

Swedfund, IFU partner with Sturdee Energy to advance renewable energy development in Southern Africa

10 December 2024

Sweden’s development finance institution Swedfund and Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) have partnered with South Africa’s Sturdee Energy to advance renewable energy development in Southern Africa.