AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
Elsewedy Electric secures three major wind power grid contracts in Egyptian Gulf of Suez
African governments remain focused on strengthening electricity systems
Africa's power generation sector saw steady progress last week, with governments focusing on new investment, grid expansion and renewable energy rather than announcing major new power plants.
Ethiopia, Kenya sign cross-border electricity supply deal to deepen regional power trade
Ethiopia's state-owned Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (NSE:KPLC), Kenya's main electricity distribution utility, have signed a new power supply agreement aimed at expanding cross-border electricity trade
Egypt installs reactor vessel at second El Dabaa nuclear unit
Egypt has installed the reactor pressure vessel at the second unit of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, advancing the Russian-built 4.8-GW project towards first operations in 2028.
Chariot Resources advances Nigeria lithium acquisition with new licence approvals
Chariot Resources has secured approval to transfer three additional exploration licences in Nigeria as it works to complete its acquisition of a 66.667% stake in an 11-title lithium portfolio.
Guinea courts Chinese and US investors for waste-to-energy projects
Guinea is seeking Chinese and US investment in waste-to-energy projects as it looks to expand electricity supply, improve urban sanitation and attract private capital.
Camco’s Spark enters Tanzania with solar and battery project for regional poultry producer Irvine’s
Camco-managed Spark Energy Services has entered Tanzania by financing a 1.5 MWp solar plant and 2 MWh battery system for African poultry producer Irvine’s.
Burkina Faso secures $60mn financing for 119MW thermal power plant
Burkina Faso has secured an initial $60mn financing tranche for a 119-megawatt thermal power plant that is expected to more than halve the country's reliance on imported electricity once it begins operating in 2027
South Africa’s Nersa clears Red Rocket and Engie solar projects with combined 890MW capacity
South Africa’s energy regulator has approved generation licences for four solar PV projects developed by Red Rocket and Engie under REIPPPP Bid Window 7.3, with a combined contracted capacity of 890 MW.
Namibia targets domestic uranium processing in talks with China’s CGN
Namibia, the world’s third largest uranium producer, in 2024 exported nearly all its output to China, which also controls production at two of the African country’s largest mines.
Nigeria opens Chinese-built $250mn lithium plant, targets leading role in battery supply chain
Nigeria's $250mn launch of a lithium-processing plant comes as as UNCTAD forecasts global demand will rise by 353% between 2024 and 2040, driven by electric vehicles, battery storage and clean energy tech.
Mali capital Bamako hit by power and water outages after suspected sabotage
Large parts of Mali’s capital Bamako have been left without electricity and running water after suspected sabotage damaged a key transmission line linked to the Manantali hydropower system.
Grene Capital expands solar capacity at Nigeria’s Jabi Lake Mall to 1.5 MWp
Grene Capital has completed a 900 kWp solar expansion at Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, increasing installed capacity to 1.5 MWp and helping reduce diesel use, emissions and exposure to grid volatility.
Nigeria's Dangote pledges $2bn for Gambia solar plant and fuel storage project
Nigerian entrepreneur Aliko Dangote has pledged a $2bn strategic investment partnership with The Gambia covering a proposed 250 MW solar power plant and petroleum products storage terminal.
Mini-grid rollout begins in Adamawa under Nigeria's DARES programme
Nigeria has begun deploying 39 interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of nearly 27MW in Adamawa State under its Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme
Côte d’Ivoire opens 52MWp Ferke solar farm, targets 1,300MW by 2035
Côte d’Ivoire has commissioned the 52 MWp Ferke solar farm in the country’s north, marking its second utility-scale solar plant as the government accelerates plans to expand renewable energy and increase installed solar capacity to over 1,300 MW
Nigeria's REA begins work on 42 renewable energy projects
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the federal and state governments, has begun construction of 42 renewable energy projects in Adamawa and Kebbi states aimed at expanding electricity access in underserved communities
Vestas completes turbine installation at 420MW South Africa wind cluster
Vestas Wind Systems has completed turbine installation across Anthem’s 420MW Northern Cluster wind project in South Africa’s Karoo region, installing 96 V163 turbines across the Ishwati Emoyeni, Umsinde and Khangela wind farms.
Tanzania allocates $9.52mn to geothermal drilling as it advances renewable energy plans
Tanzania has allocated $9.52mn to the state-owned Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) in the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate geothermal exploration, with funding earmarked for drilling and resource confirmation.
South Africa's Eskom in talks with Transalloys over power tariff relief as manganese smelter warns of closure
Eskom is negotiating with South African manganese smelter Transalloys over electricity tariff relief after the company warned it could close by end-July, threatening 600 direct jobs.
Nationwide power outage hits Zimbabwe, supplies restored
Zimbabwe suffered a nationwide power outage on the evening of July 6 following a technical fault, although electricity supplies were largely restored by 2200 local time (2000 GMT), state-owned utility ZESA Holdings (ZESA) said.
WeLight plans $650mn expansion across Africa
WeLight, Africa's largest operator of solar mini-grids, plans to invest $650mn to expand its operations and increase the number of people it serves tenfold by 2030
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