AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

29 July 2025

South Africa's nuclear regulator awards government entity licence to run radioactive waste facility

28 July 2025

The National Nuclear Regulator of South Africa has granted a licence to the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute to manage and operate the Vaalputs National Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility, in the west of the country.

Tinubu seeks more time to audit Nigeria's $2.6bn power sector debt before payment

28 July 2025

President Bola Tinubu has requested additional time from power generation companies to audit a NGN4 trillion ($2.6bn) electricity sector debt, stating that all claims must undergo an independent verification process before payment is authorised.

UN adviser urges Ghana to scale renewable energy deployment as oil markets become risky

28 July 2025

At a briefing in Acca on July 23, representatives from the United Nations Global Compact and the Ocean Centres Initiative urged Ghana to do more to attract clean energy investment by reducing economic and regulatory risks.

KenGen supplies over half of Kenya’s daily power as demand climbs

28 July 2025

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) supplied more than 57% of the country’s total electricity on a single day last week, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

South Africa: Eskom budget quote delay holds up investment in renewables in Mpumalanga coal belt

28 July 2025

South African renewable energy firm Seriti Green has received a budget quote from the national power utility Eskom, which the company applied for in February 2021. This delay in obtaining collaboration from Eskom held up a ZAR5bn ($276mn) investment.

Islamic Development Bank shifts $2bn investment to support Nigeria’s power reforms

25 July 2025

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will reallocate its $2bn portfolio in Nigeria to focus on national power sector reforms, transitioning from individual project-based support to a programme-driven model.

South Africa selects Scatec, Red Rocket to build solar projects to generate 1,290 MW

24 July 2025

South Africa has approved six solar projects under the seventh bid window of its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.

South Africa’s utility Eskom ordered to pay over $55mn to Framatome in Koeberg NPP dispute

24 July 2025

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has been ordered by the Western Cape High Court to pay nearly ZAR1bn ($55mn) to French company Framatome over delays in replacing steam generators at the Koeberg nuclear power plant.

Egypt to launch first El-Dabaa nuclear reactor in H2 2028, says PM Madbouly

24 July 2025

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the first reactor of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant will officially start operations in H2 2028.

South African municipality suspends electricity surcharge to avoid escalation of protests in Thembisa township

23 July 2025

Mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has suspended a municipal electricity surcharge following violent protests in Thembisa township, located within the municipality in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Ghana’s energy sector drains $1.3bn from state coffers in alarming fiscal black hole

23 July 2025

Ghana’s energy sector has emerged as a staggering drain on public finances, accounting for 86% of all financial irregularities among public institutions in 2024, according to a report by the country’s Auditor-General.

Tanzania begins power imports from Ethiopia via Kenya’s new transmission link

22 July 2025

Tanzania has officially began importing electricity from Ethiopia through Kenya, following the commissioning of the 507 km Isinya–Singida interconnector.

Tanzania to launch $1.2bn uranium mining project led by unit of Russian nuclear energy group Rosatom

22 July 2025

Tanzania is set to begin uranium mining in Namtumbo following the near-completion of a pilot smelting facility. The $1.2bn project is led by Mantra Tanzania Limited, a subsidiary of Uranium One Group under Russian state nuclear energy firm Rosatom.

Africa holds significant hydropower potential, says IHA in new report

22 July 2025

The International Hydropower Association’s 2025 World Hydropower Outlook describes Africa’s hydropower sector as one of the most promising globally, with only 11% of its technical potential currently utilised.

Mozambique's $6.4bn Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower plant to get World Bank funding

22 July 2025

The World Bank has pledged to finance the construction of a $6.4bn hydropower project in northern Mozambique and associated electricity transmission infrastructure.

Chinese Hunan Kibing to build solar glass manufacturing plant in Egypt’s SCZone

22 July 2025

China-based Hunan Kibing Solar Technology, a leading manufacturer of glass panels used in solar energy systems, plans to establish a facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).

Nigerian billionaire Deji Adeleke's $2bn power plant in Ondo completed, pending gas grid connection

22 July 2025

Nigerian billionaire Deji Adeleke has completed a $2bn, 1,250MW power plant in Ajebamidele, Ondo State, with operations set to begin once the facility is connected to the national gas grid.

AfDB approves $40mn to scale decentralised renewable energy solutions across Africa

22 July 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $40mn equity investment in Project Zafiri, a pioneering equity platform under Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect an additional 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030.

Burkina Faso signs 25-year deal for 150 MW solar project with storage, targets 2027 launch

22 July 2025

Burkina Faso has signed a 25-year agreement with Netherlands-based developer Gutami Holding to construct a 150 MW solar power plant with 50 MWh of battery storage, scheduled to become operational in 2027.