AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
Zambia could back construction of 600-MW coal-based power plant as drought-induced electricity shortage bites
German firm ABO Energy sells rights for 154MW solar projects in South Africa to Électricité de France
Sierra Leone to tie mining to grid in $10.9bn renewable energy drive
Forex shortfall deepening Ghana’s energy debts, official says
Gabon inaugurates Ayémé PV plant, advancing solar capacity
Ethiopia plans to export 100 MW of electricity to Tanzania through Kenya in a tripartite agreement
Kenya cancels $2.6bn in deals with Adani Group amid US bribery charges against Indian billionaire
EDF-led battery storage projects in South Africa secure financial close
Three South African battery energy storage system (BESS) projects championed by French company, EDF Group (EDF), have reached financial close with expectations they would be commissioned in 2026.
Oslo-based Scatec reduces stakes in three solar farms in South Africa
Scatec ASA (Scatec), a Norwegian renewable energy provider, has closed the second and final phase of a sale of parts of its stakes in three solar power plants in South Africa.
EBRD extends $21.3mn to expand Egypt Gulf of Suez wind power project
Egypt partners with UAE-based Global South Utilities, China's JA Solar to build two solar energy factories
British International Investment commits $16mn to Africa Go Green Fund
UK’s development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has announced a $16mn commitment to the Africa Go Green Fund (AGGF), managed by Cygnum Capital Asset Management
Zimbabwe races to add 3,000 MW as power shortages trigger blackouts
Zimbabwean companies are developing energy projects to generate a total of 3,000 megawatts (MW) as the national power authority struggles to produce enough to meet growing demand.
JBIC invests in Moroccan energy transition
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Morocco, bolstering cooperation between the two countries and aiding Morocco in its transition towards carbon neutrality.
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