AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
South Africa utility Eskom, regulator NERSA suspend legal dispute over power trading licences
Legal proceedings between Eskom and NERSA over electricity trading licences have paused, signalling a shift towards regulatory alignment as South Africa advances reforms to open and modernise its power market.
Nigeria deepens off-grid strategy as REA partners ECOWAS on solar rollout
Nigeria has signed a REA–ECOWAS agreement under ROGEAP to deploy solar PV systems across rural healthcare and education facilities, reinforcing its off-grid electrification strategy and efforts to boost energy access in underserved regions.
Nigeria’s NDPHC urges gradual end to power subsidies to restore sector stability
Nigeria’s power sector requires the phased removal of electricity subsidies and the introduction of full cost-reflective tariffs to address liquidity constraints and attract investment, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) head says.
Mulilo reaches financial close on 150MW solar project in South Africa
Mulilo has reached financial close on a 150MW solar project in South Africa, underscoring growing momentum in private PPAs and the country’s liberalising power market.
EIB Global invests $3.35bn in Africa in 2025 to back climate action, infrastructure projects
Egypt mulls backing 2,400MW Zimbabwe and Zambia's $5bn Batoka hydroelectric power plant project
Egypt has expressed interest in participating in the construction of a 2,400-megawatt (MW) hydropower plant that Zimbabwe and Zambia plan to build at a point along a river which forms part of their border.
Nigeria’s REA and Lotus Bank sign $74.18mn renewable energy credit deal
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have announced a NGN100bn ($74.18mn) revolving credit facility to expand renewable energy access in Nigeria’s underserved rural communities.
South Africa’s Koruson 1 wind project adds 420MW to national grid
French renewable energy developer EDF power solutions has commissioned the 420MW Koruson 1 wind cluster in South Africa, marking one of the largest recent additions to the country’s renewable energy capacity.
Spiro raises $50mn to expand battery swapping network across Africa
FTC Solar secures supply deal with South Africa-based Lubanzi Inala
Africa–Venezuela energy cooperation strengthened through high-level AEC visit
A delegation from the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has visited Venezuela to advance a structured cooperation programme in the hydrocarbon sector and establish technical training partnerships.
Indian firms INOX Clean Energy and RJ Corp to build 500MW solar project in Zimbabwe
Casava and Rivy launch Nigeria’s first green insurance for SME solar investments
Casava has partnered with clean-tech financier Rivy to introduce Nigeria’s first dedicated green insurance products for small and medium-sized enterprises investing in solar energy
Egypt accelerates upstream, LNG and renewables drive under 2026 energy strategy
Following recent gas supply shortages, Egypt is accelerating exploration, expanding LNG capacity, upgrading infrastructure and increasing renewable energy to rebuild surplus production and strengthen its role as a regional energy hub.
Nigerian GenCos warn power market near collapse over $4.61bn debt and 7,000MW stranded capacity
Nigeria’s power generation companies warn the electricity market is on the brink of collapse, citing more than $4.61bn in unpaid invoices and the non-recognition of capacity payments that they say has left 7,000MW of installed capacity stranded.
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