AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Africa adds 4.5GW new hydropower capacity in 2024, says IHA

Africa made notable progress in hydropower development in 2024, adding over 4.5 GW of new capacity, more than double the 2 GW installed in 2023, according to the International Hydropower Association.

Uganda backs $15mn smart meter plant to accelerate electricity access and local manufacturing

UAE-based Global South Utilities signs agreements to build solar projects in Madagascar

UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), an Africa-focused resources investment company, has signed two key agreements with the government of Madagascar to boost renewable energy capacity and support the country’s clean energy transition.

Technical fault threw Zimbabwe into five-hour darkness on July 3

A major system disturbance plunged Zimbabwe into darkness for about five hours on July 3, according to the state-owned power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa).

Nigeria's NERC grants over 950MW in alternative energy licences amid growing off-grid focus

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved licences for 953MW of alternative energy capacity in the first quarter of 2025, with 719MW allocated to renewable off-grid and embedded generation projects, the commission announced.

Rwanda is seeking to produce 200 MW from solar energy

According to Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure, the country is exploring the potential to generate up to 200 MW of electricity from solar energy sources as part of its strategy to increase electricity access and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

UK, Kenya roll out clean energy projects after climate deal

South Africa’s Eskom close to reintroducing rolling power outages as unplanned breakdowns increase

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has indicated that the current high level of unplanned breakdowns in its power generation system is exceeding the threshold needed to avoid power outages during winter.

George Elombi’s appointment as Afreximbank president will boost energy trade in Africa, says AEC

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) called George Elombi’s appointment as Afreximbank's president “a strategic move for African energy trade” at a time when Africa is striving to reduce energy poverty and drive long-term, sustainable development.

South African energy firm Exxaro projects muted coal sales in six months to June amid declining demand

South Africa’s power utility Eskom seeking ways to support Bitcoin mining, energy-intensive technologies

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is exploring opportunities to support Bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence (AI) development, and data centres to help its future growth, according to Dan Marokane, group CEO.