AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Cairo University professor weighs in on Ethiopia's GERD dam, how it could affect Egypt’s water security

Turkish power producer Karpowership offers to cut controversial South Africa contract to 5 years from 20

While Karpowership has offered to reduce its original contract period for providing emergency power to South Africa with its floating gas-powered plants, the shorter contract also suggests an increased price.

Piedmont commits to funding Ghana lithium project of Atlantic to secure supply for Tesla

Kenticha Mining Plc primed to launch lithium mining venture in Ethiopia

Benin awards Japan’s Toyota Tsusho contract for Illoulofin solar power plant second phase

Nigeria’s Transcorp acquires 60% stake in Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

South Africa's energy minister blames former government for mishandling 9.6-GW nuclear project

Carbon capture is only a way to make people feel good about continuing emissions

In recent weeks, the United States has witnessed a surge in carbon capture investment, with major players in the energy sector making significant moves. However, as a technology it remains ineffective.

AfrElec: Kenya seeks investors in 22-MW geothermal plant

South Africa to secure solar components from China, says minister

South Africa: City Power starts prepaid electricity meter update in Johannesburg

South African solar installers report recent sharp drop in demand

China's Kaishan buys OrPower 22 to gain stake in Kenyan geothermal project

South Africa electricity minister announces significant improvement in Eskom generation capacity

Andrada Mining signs $25mn deal with US asset manager Orion to develop Namibia lithium mine

LONG READ: Russia in Africa

A new Great Game is underway, but it's not playing out in the steppes of Central Asia or the mountains of the Hindu Kush but in the savannahs and deserts of Africa.

Zimbabwe-focused lithium miner Premier African Minerals agrees offtake deal with Chinese firm Canmax

Ghana scales up solar projects as part of renewables target