AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

9 April 2020

Green growth outpaces fossil fuels, but more is needed from governments

8 April 2020

Global renewable generating capacity grew by 7.4% to 2,537 GW in 2019, bringing online 176 GW of new installations

Scatec solar seals investment guarantee deal for Egypt’s Benban

2 April 2020

The World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is to support Scatec Solar’s six new solar plants with 390 MW of capacity at Egypt’s Benban Solar Park.

Nigerian regulator suspends electricity tariff increase

2 April 2020

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has halted the proposed increase in electricity tariffs originally set for April.

Saudi oil surge and the threat to the energy transition

2 April 2020

The Saudi-led oil glut leaves the energy transition and decarbonisation efforts hanging in the balance

Eskom declares force majeure on IPP wind

2 April 2020

Eskom has declared force majeure on power supplies from wind IPPs