AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
South Africa’s power utility Eskom returns Ugandan hydropower plants as licence expires
South Africa's national power utility Eskom has returned two hydropower plants to Uganda's government after the East African country’s authorities decided not to renew its licence.
China Energy floats idea to build 1,000-MW floating solar farm in energy-deficient Zimbabwe
Goldwind, Vestas in photo finish for top global wind turbine spot
According to a report by research firm BloombergNEF, global wind capacity additions dropped by 15% in 2022 following two years of record growth.
Zambia, DR Congo sign financing agreement for study towards building local electric vehicle-battery value chain
Nigeria takes major step towards boosting power supply with solar-cell factory construction
Strike looms at Zimbabwe's power utility ZESA over unpaid salary increase, stalled negotiations
Ghana independent power producers reject government move to restructure $1.4bn in arrears
Namibia: Hitachi Energy, Sinohydro collaborate to enhance performance of NamPower plants
South Africa's Rand Merchant Bank to invest in private power market through Remgro partnership
South African utility Eskom’s troubles have nothing to do with corruption, electricity minister says
South Africa declares power emergency as rolling blackouts wreak havoc on economy
South Africa declares a state of disaster as it grapples with a severe energy crisis that has far-reaching impacts on its economy and society. The country's coal-fired power plants, which generate 95% of its electricity, fail to provide enough power.
South Africa’s political parties, civil society groups in court battle to stop utility Eskom’s crippling power cuts
Kenya-based solar farms developer Equator Energy sells undisclosed stake to IBL Group of Mauritius
IBL Group of Mauritius has bought an undisclosed stake in Kenyan-based Equator Energy Ltd, which designs, installs, operates and maintains its solar power in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Somaliland, Zimbabwe, Gambia and South Sudan.
South Africa's new electricity minister to visit all 14 Eskom power stations amidst chronic energy crisis
US firm Astra Energy secures land for 50-MW renewable power plant in Zanzibar
US firm Astra Energy is set to invest in a clean and renewable power plant in Zanzibar with a capacity to generate 50 MW after securing land from the Tanzanian archipelago’s government.
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