AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

1 April 2022

Energy transition needs $5.7 trillion per year until 2030

31 March 2022

The world needs to invest $5.7 trillion per year between now and 2030 if it is to have any chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Wind and solar growth must accelerate to keep pace with demand for power

31 March 2022

Wind and solar accounted for a record 10.3% of global electricity consumption in 2021, after solar generation rose by 23% and wind grew by 14%.

FAR outlines strategy for The Gambia

30 March 2022

Australia’s FAR Ltd has revealed that its primary goal for this year will be to “focus on value-creating strategies” for its exploration licences located in The Gambia’s offshore zone.

Ghana ready to phase out fossil fuel to renewable energy – deputy minister

30 March 2022

The lack of resources could affect the transition to cleaner energy.

AfrElec: Ghana ready to phase out fossil fuels for renewable energy

30 March 2022

The lack of resources could affect the transition to cleaner energy.

Kenya reaches 75% electricity connectivity, despite rampant transformer theft

30 March 2022

Kenya’s connectivity rate to electricity is now 75%. 6.9mn more households access power from the national grid than in 2014.

InfraCo Africa invests $3.8mn in Kenya’s Globology to expand Waterbus passenger transport operations on Lake Victoria

25 March 2022

InfraCo Africa has signed with Globology Ltd a shareholders’ agreement for investing $3.8mn to expand Waterbus passenger transport operations on Lake Victoria in East Africa.

AfDB announces $2.8bn investment in South Africa, including for renewable energy transition

25 March 2022

The African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged the banks support for SouthAfrica by announcing a $2.8 billion package over a period of 5 years.