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South African solar firm Wetility gets $28mn loan from Jaltech
South African fund manager Jaltech has provided $28mn to enable local solar energy company Wetility to add more than 16 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the national grid.
Kenya pushes to double electricity imports from Ethiopia ahead of schedule
Kenya has formally requested an early increase in electricity imports from Ethiopia, aiming to double its intake to 400 megawatts, according to Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP).
South African firms Mzansi Energy, Palabora Mining Company seal power purchase deal
South Africa's Mzansi Energy Consortium (Mzansi) and Palabora Mining Company (PMC) have signed a 12-year power purchase agreement, and will develop a private renewable energy project along with the country's first grid-forming project.
Ghana’s power utility cuts water supply plant over $97mn debt in aggressive revenue drive
Egypt doubles its electricity exports to Jordan
Sound Energy partners with Gaia to produce 270MW of solar power in Morocco
UK Sound Energy has partnered with clean energy firm Gaia Energy to develop up to 270 megawatts (MW) of solar power across several sites in Morocco.
World Bank will now fund nuclear power projects
The World Bank has announced it will end its longstanding prohibition on financing nuclear energy developments, a major policy reversal from the world’s most influential development lender.
Morocco launches first offshore wind farm project near Essaouira
The project is one of the first investments backed by the Mediterranean Blue Partnership, a multi-donor fund that supports the sustainable blue economy in the southern Mediterranean and Red Sea regions.
Climate Investment Funds moves to unlock $2.6bn for South Africa's green energy transition
Distributors call for reforms as 43% of Nigerians lack grid electricity
Nigeria continues to face critical electricity shortages, generating only 5,500 MW for a population of over 200 million, despite having gas reserves estimated to last 100 years, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED).
Madagascar's ANKA partners CrossBoundary Access to invest $20mn in mini-grids nationwide
South Africa’s power utility Eskom reaffirms focus on environmental performance
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom says it remains firmly committed to reducing its environmental footprint while ensuring energy security for South Africa.
Eastern Libya’s power grid short of 640 MW as power plants shut down
The deficit is due to the shutdown of units five and six at the Zueitina gas power plant. Each unit has a production capacity of 250 MW, totalling 500 MW.
Egypt seeks to secure liquefied natural gas from different sources amid escalated regional tensions
The Egyptian government is currently intensifying its efforts to secure liquefied natural gas to meet the expected high demand in the summer, amid severe tensions in the region that threaten gas supplies.
South Africa’s utility Eskom reports stable power supply, adequate emergency reserves
South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom has reported that the system remains stable and resilient ahead of expected colder winter temperatures.
Nigerian startup Salpha Energy secures $1.3mn funding from Shell-founded All On to boost solar operations
Nigerian clean energy startup Salpha Energy has received a $1.3mn investment from All On, an impact investor established and backed by Shell (UK) to drive growth of the country’s off-grid energy market.
South African IPP NOA Group reaches financial close on 350MW solar power project
South African energy trader and independent power producer NOA Group (NOA) has reached financial close on a 349-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in central South Africa.
AfDB approves $184.1mn financing package for Obelisk Solar PV Project in southern Egypt
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $184.1mn financing package to support the Obelisk Solar PV Project in Qena, southern Egypt, the largest of its kind on the continent.
South Africa secures $1.5bn World Bank infrastructure modernisation loan
The World Bank has approved a $1.5bn loan to help revive South Africa’s power utility Eskom, and rail and ports manager Transnet.
Kenya Power to acquire 2,400 electricity meters by September in push to expand access
Kenya Power is set to acquire at least 2,400 electricity meters by September after closing a competitive tender last week for the supply of low voltage current transformers (LVCT) meters.
Lagos off-grid power output exceeds national grid amid infrastructure challenges
Off-grid electricity generation in Lagos State has surpassed Nigeria’s national grid-connected capacity, reflecting a growing dependence on decentralised energy systems due to persistent infrastructure deficiencies.
South Africa needs clear strategy to avert gas supply crisis, industrial users say
South African Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has discussed measures to address critical gas sector infrastructure, policy and pricing developments with government energy departments and intensive industrial gas users.
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