AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

29 April 2025

Namibia’s ECB approves revised transmission grid code governing electricity supply industry

28 April 2025

Namibia’s Electricity Control Board has approved the revised Transmission Grid Code, the national energy regulator announced on April 22.

Egypt not to implement power load-shedding during upcoming summer

28 April 2025

The government will not implement electricity load-shedding (scheduled outages to release pressure on the grid) during the upcoming summer, unlike summer 2023 when power cuts to households and factories extended to four hours daily

South Africa’s new Department of Electricity and Energy outlines 2025-2030 targets

26 April 2025

South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy, now separated from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, has outlined its targets for the deployment of renewables and transmission grid expansion.

South Africa’s power utility Eskom seeks assistance in establishing its renewable energy business

25 April 2025

South Africa’s national power utility Eskom has issued an invitation to tender for renewable energy companies to assist in accelerating the establishment of its separate renewable energy business as a new independent subsidiary of Eskom.

Voltalia and Entech awarded contract for 60MW solar and storage project in Senegal

23 April 2025

France’s Voltalia and Entech have secured a contract to build a 60MW solar farm with battery storage for Axian Energy in Senegal, aiming to enhance grid stability and expand renewable energy adoption in the region, according to a press release

KCB Bank unveils collateral-free green loans to power Kenyan schools with solar energy

22 April 2025

KCB Bank Kenya has partnered with renewable energy firm Sentimental Energy in a new initiative to equip learning institutions with solar power systems, aiming to cut electricity costs and boost energy reliability.

Utility-scale solar in top position as newly installed capacity in Africa, says AFSIA

22 April 2025

Utility-scale solar has contributed the most to solar capacity growth in Africa in 2024, with about 2 GWp having been commissioned. According to the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), this segment will continue to grow even faster in 2025.

Nigeria’s Kano State Government eyes $10bn in investments from Morocco

22 April 2025

Nigeria’s Kano State Government expects to attract over $10bn in investments in renewable energy and solid minerals development through a new partnership with Moroccan companies over the next five years