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World Bank warns lawsuit could derail Nigeria’s smart meter rollout
A lawsuit filed by local electricity meter manufacturers has emerged as the biggest threat to Nigeria’s $500mn World Bank-backed Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), delaying the planned procurement of 1.55 million smart meters.
Zambian firm Wonderful Group says equipment procurement for 600MW power plant reaches 80%
Equipment procurement for a 600MW thermal power plant being developed in Zambia’s Sinazongwe District has reached 80%, highlighting a significant milestone for one of the country’s key energy projects
Zimbabwe's Muzarabani gas resources could power 500MW plant for 1,000 years, expert estimates
Zimbabwe’s proven natural gas resources in the Cabora Bassa Basin could generate enough electricity to run a 500-megawatt (MW) power station for up to 1,000 years, according to Mining Zimbabwe on June 25.
African countries see SMRs as key to future nuclear development
Small modular reactors are increasingly being seen as the future of nuclear power in Africa, with a growing number of countries viewing the technology as a way to expand electricity access and support long-term economic development.
Stage Zero secures FirstRand funding platform for South African solar rollout
Stage Zero secured an institutional funding platform via a securitisation transaction, highlighting the growing maturity of South Africa's distributed solar market as developers shift from one-off equipment sales to recurring-revenue business models.
Cameroon shifts focus to electricity transmission as power generation expands
Cameroon shifts energy strategy from building power plants to expanding its electricity transmission network, arguing inadequate grid infrastructure now main obstacle to boosting supplies
Togo generated majority of electricity domestically in 2024, energy ministry data show
Togo generated more than 53% of the electricity supplied to its national grid in 2024, mainly via thermal power plants. Planned investments in solar and conventional power capacity may further reduce the country's reliance on imports.
Nigeria commissions 505kW solar mini-grid in Epe and plans 5MW expansion
REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu said the Epe project marked the first phase of the agency's plans for the area.
South Africa's Naos-1 selects China's Envision Energy BESS for 660MWh hybrid power project
Chinese renewable technology company Envision Energy will supply a 660MWh battery energy storage system for South Africa's Naos-1 hybrid renewable energy project, supporting one of the country's largest privately contracted clean power developments.
IFC invests in WeLight to scale African mini-grids under Mission 300 initiative
WeLight has secured €27mn ($31mn), including an IFC investment, to expand solar-powered mini-grids into Nigeria and the DRC while growing operations in Madagascar and Mali.
Zambia to channel $275mn debt buyback savings into power infrastructure
Zambia will invest $275mn in electricity infrastructure using savings generated by its AfDB-backed $1.36bn Eurobond buyback, pioneering a debt-for-development financing model that aims to boost energy security, improve long-term fiscal sustainability
Congo targets higher oil and LNG output as investment momentum builds
The Republic of Congo is shifting from resource potential to commercially viable energy projects, strengthening its position as one of Central Africa’s most attractive oil and gas investment destinations.
Angola's Quilemba solar project nears completion as testing enters final phase
Angola’s 35-megawatt (MW) Quilemba Solar Project has reached 95% completion and entered the final testing stage ahead of its planned integration into the national power grid, Angop reported on June 22.
Arkle pivots to uranium with Namibia acquisition as exploration expands
Arkle Resources (AIM: ARK) is repositioning itself as an energy metals explorer centred on uranium following its recent acquisition of four exploration licences in Namibia, a move the company says will underpin its future growth strategy.
Atomic Energy secures environmental approval to advance Zambia uranium project
Atomic Eagle’s (ASX: AEU | OTCQX: AEUXF) Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia has secured key environmental and social approvals, marking a major regulatory milestone that clears the way for future development of the asset.
Shumba starts construction on Botswana’s 100MW Tati solar project
Botswana-focused developer Shumba Energy has started constructing its 100MW Tati Solar Project after issuing a full notice to proceed to the appointed contractor, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy generation.
Libya's NOC launches reverse-flow gas operation to power Ruwais Power Station
Libya's state-run utility National Oil Corporation (NOC) said that engineers at the country’s Mellitah Oil and Gas Field have successfully implemented an innovative reverse-flow operation to supply natural gas from the Mellitah industrial complex.
Shell unit Daystar Power expands Nestlé solar capacity to 7MW across West Africa
Daystar Power has expanded its partnership with Nestlé to nearly 7MW of installed solar capacity across four manufacturing facilities in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal
Namibia rolls out multi-billion-dollar transmission projects
NamPower is advancing a pipeline of multi-billion-dollar electricity transmission projects aimed at strengthening Namibia’s power grid, improving reliability and supporting future economic growth.
Zambia signs 500MW solar and battery deal with South Korea's KS Eco Solutions amid hydropower drop
Zambia has signed a deal with South Korea's KS Eco Solutions Holdings to develop a 500MW solar plant and a 500MWh battery storage system, as the country seeks to diversify away from hydropower.
Ghana power firm NEDCo closes in on $2.6mn debt target in northern revenue drive
The campaign forms part of broader efforts to improve NEDCo's finances and reduce system losses, which have long undermined the viability of electricity distribution in northern Ghana.
South Korean developers propose building 500MW solar project in Zambia, at cost of up to $900mn
South Korean developers led by KS Eco Solutions Holding Limited are proposing a $700mn-$900mn investment in a 500MW solar project in Zambia, to be built in ten phases and supported by a long-term power purchase agreement with ZESCO.
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