AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
Nigeria’s Lagos State moves to criminalise unmetered power supply as electricity deficit deepens
Nigeria’s Lagos State plans to begin enforcing a law criminalising electricity supply without prepaid meters from 2026, as authorities intensify reforms to tackle chronic estimated billing and an electricity deficit estimated at about 11,000MW.
Nigeria's Dangote holds talks with Norway's sovereign wealth fund on joint African investments
Aliko Dangote has held discussions with executives from Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Yara International and Scatec, on investment opportunities across Africa spanning energy, renewables, fertiliser, agriculture and industrial infrastruce
Anthem reaches financial close on 20MW Eswatini solar project
South African renewable energy developer Anthem has reached financial close on the 20MW Tsamela solar PV project in Eswatini, marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to expand domestic electricity generation.
Chinese energy giant Ming Yang secures licence for Ethiopia renewables project
Ming Yang Smart Energy has secured an investment licence for a multibillion-dollar renewable energy and green industrial project in Ethiopia that includes 8.4GW of wind and solar capacity alongside planned green ammonia and equipment investments.
Nigeria power plants 31% capacity in April despite stronger dispatch
Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants operated at only 31% of installed capacity in April, as persistent voltage and frequency instability continued to expose structural weaknesses in the system despite a modest rise in available generation.
IFC considers $40mn investment in African clean energy platform FEI
The International Finance Corporation is considering an investment of up to $40mn in the Facility for Energy Inclusion, a blended-finance platform supporting decentralised renewable energy projects across Africa.
Kenya among markets to watch as Africa continues to build momentum in wind energy development
This year’s Global Wind Report examines how wind power is expanding worldwide, sets out what is needed to maintain progress and, in its Markets to Watch section, highlights countries where delivery is starting to match ambition.
Nigeria’s Dangote targets 20,000MW power project
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced plans for a major expansion into domestic power generation with a proposed 20,000MW project that would exceed the country’s current dependable electricity supply
Nigeria’s Enugu State plans 660MW coal-fired power plant as governor targets $30bn economy
Enugu State’s governor is betting that locally sourced coal and new electricity market reforms can deliver cheaper and more reliable power for businesses and households.
Nigerian DisCos lift collection efficiency despite weaker billing in February
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies improved billing and collection efficiency in February 2026 despite weaker power supply and lower total billings, according to NERC data.
MCA inaugurates Africa’s largest off-grid solar park in Angola
Portugal’s MCA has inaugurated a 31.85MW off-grid solar park paired with 75.26MWh of battery storage in Angola, strengthening rural electrification efforts and setting a new continental record for standalone solar generation
Afrox signs 10-year renewable power deal with Discovery Green for South African unit
Afrox (JSE:AFX), a producer and distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases and part of Linde plc, has signed a 10-year PPA with Discovery Green to supply renewable electricity to its Kuilsriver air separation unit near Cape Town.
Mozambique resumes LNG projects as industry pushes for inclusive growth
Industry leaders emphasise that long-term success of Mozambique LNG sector development depends on inclusive growth, local participation and stronger community engagement.
Nigeria DisCos’ revenue rises to $1.69bn as power sector performance weakens
Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria recorded a rise in revenue to NGN2.31 trillion ($1.69bn) in 2025, despite weaker generation performance and continued service challenges across the power sector.
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline.
Kenya and Tanzania agree energy pact for Dar es Salaam–Mombasa gas pipeline feasibility study
Tanzania and Kenya on May 4 signed a bilateral energy agreement centred on a proposed natural gas pipeline linking Dar es Salaam to Mombasa, marking a new phase in cross-border infrastructure cooperation
Diesel price surge drives Africa telecoms shift to solar towers
Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are pushing African telecom operators to accelerate a shift toward solar-powered towers, cutting fuel costs, improving network reliability and reducing dependence on volatile energy supply chains.
ABB Egypt targets $5mn investment in clean energy solutions
ABB Egypt, a subsidiary of the Swiss-Swedish multinational ABB (SIX: ABBN), plans to invest $5mn in clean energy solutions before the end of 2026.
IFC and Norfund finance 315 solar minigrids in Nigeria
A $83.2mn financing package will support the deployment of 315 solar hybrid minigrids across Nigeria, aiming to deliver nearly 500,000 electricity connections in underserved communities
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