Looking for more AfrElec articles? Or would you like to find out more about the publication? Keep reading.
Overview
AfrElec’s covers coal and gas-fired thermal power, nuclear, renewables, hydro, combined heat and power (CHP), transmission, grid and storage. It also covers the political and investment decisions needed to improve access to electricity for Africa’s expanding population.
Timely, accurate, on-the-ground news and analysis is vital to investors, developers, engineers and businesses, both regionally and internationally.
AfrElec will analyse key project, policy and investment issues and offers insight into what will come next in the power sector. It offers the latest commentary on the geopolitical framework, energy policy, tendering and investment – and assesses the risks inherent in working in the African business environment.
AfrElec is fully digital publication and can be read via PDF, PageSuite or via our NewsBase App.
Try it out
The majority of our premium content is ONLY available to our subscribers.
If you would like to try AfrElec we can offer you a, no obligation, free trial, giving you a chance to get to know the publication and get hooked on the quality content. No credit card required.
Simply fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will send you your first copy of AfrElec
Need more convincing?
- Check out our client testimonials
- Read a recent issue
- Find out more about a AfrElec subscription
Fitch affirms South Africa's Eskom at 'B', outlook stable, as operational recovery offsets financial strain
Fitch Ratings noted Eskom's improving operational performance and reduced power disruptions, while warning that rising municipal debt, heavy capital expenditure requirements and continued reliance on state support remain major financial risks.
South Africa’s Eskom explores World Bank funding for 5,200MW nuclear plan
South African state utility Eskom is holding exploratory talks with the World Bank and other financiers over funding for a proposed 5,200MW nuclear expansion programme combining conventional reactors and small modular reactors.
Dubai’s AMEA Power expands South African renewables push with 120MW plant
Dubai-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has commissioned a 120MWp solar power plant in South Africa, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its electricity mix and reduce dependence on ageing coal-fired infrastructure
Rwanda signs US nuclear deal to assess Holtec SMR deployment
Rwanda has signed civil nuclear cooperation agreements with the United States and Holtec International as Kigali explores deployment of small modular reactors to expand electricity generation and support long-term industrialisation.
Nigeria’s solar minigrid push could create 213,000 jobs, says APRI
Deploying more than 10,000 solar minigrids across Nigeria could create nearly 213,000 jobs
Tanzania's Kikuletwa hydropower project targets end to imported backup electricity
Tanzania is preparing to cut its reliance on imported emergency electricity following the completion of a hydropower facility at the Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre in Kilimanjaro Region.
Kenya lists first infrastructure fund on Nairobi bourse with UK support
Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund became the first infrastructure-focused vehicle to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange after raising $26.3mn for renewable energy, logistics and digital infrastructure projects.
Angola eyes $750mn power export market through giant DR Congo transmission project
Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo are planning a 1,450-km electricity transmission project that could become Africa’s longest power line, tapping Angola’s energy surplus to address the DRC’s severe electricity deficit.
Sudan expands solar energy projects to ease power crisis
The Sudanese government has announced a set of measures to support solar energy projects as part of efforts to address the country’s ongoing electricity shortages
Egypt’s Sunrise Resorts explores 200MW Rwanda solar and battery project
Sunrise Resorts & Cruises, an Egyptian hospitality and tourism group, is exploring a 200MW solar and battery-storage project in Rwanda as Kigali accelerates efforts to expand renewable-energy capacity and achieve universal electricity access.
TOYO rejects US solar tariff circumvention claims tied to Ethiopia
TOYO Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:TOYO) has rejected allegations that it is using Ethiopia to circumvent US solar import duties, after a coalition of American manufacturers filed a petition seeking a formal trade investigation.
Ludoil Energy’s ISAB refinery deal strengthens Africa-Europe energy links
Italy-based private energy company Ludoil Energy has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in ISAB, owner of the Priolo Gargallo refinery in Sicily, Italy’s largest refinery and a key fuel supply hub in the Mediterranean.
Ghana plans private sector role in electricity company under IMF-backed energy reforms
Ghana’s government expects private sector participation in the state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to begin in early 2027 under IMF-backed reforms aimed at reducing losses and improving electricity distribution, says senior adviser.
LOTUS Bank backs Nigeria CNG, EV expansion drive with financing partnership
LOTUS Bank partners with Nigeria’s Presidential Initiative on CNG & EV to finance compressed natural gas and EV infrastructure as Abuja accelerates efforts to reduce fuel costs, expand cleaner transport alternatives.
Historic 2024-2025 drought slashed Mozambique's Q1 2026 energy sector contribution to fiscus by 75%
Mozambique’s oil and energy projects contributed MZN10.9bn (about $171mn) to the fiscus in Q1 2026, a 21.2% drop compared to the relative period in 2025.
Nigeria’s GFiF launches $188mn blended finance platform to fund 191MW of distributed solar projects
The facility is led by Barton Heyman Limited in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), UK PACT, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and ARM Harith Infrastructure Investment Limited (ARMHIIL)
Nigeria ex-power minister Saleh Mamman jailed for 75 years over $24.7mn laundering
Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been sentenced to 75 years in prison after being convicted of laundering NGN33.8bn ($24.7mn) through private companies linked to government-funded power projects
France backs Ethiopia green energy and digitalisation plan with $63.9mn loan
France and Ethiopia have signed a loan agreement to support Ethiopia’s green energy and digitalisation programme under the wider RISED initiative, deepening French engagement in the Horn of Africa.
Egypt projects 7% surge in summer electricity demand
Mahmoud Esmat has instructed electricity sector companies across Egypt to raise their readiness levels ahead of an expected 7% year-on-year (y/y) hike in electricity demand during the summer of 2026.
Nigeria’s NISO targets 180 MW power theft on Lagos-Ogun corridor
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has launched a crackdown on electricity theft along the Ikorodu-Sagamu transmission corridor after uncovering losses estimated at about 180 MW
Kenya opens electricity distribution market to private investors in reforms targeting KPLC, KETRACO
Kenya’s energy regulator has drafted regulations that would open electricity generation, transmission, distribution and retail supply to private investors, ending the long-standing single-buyer structure dominated by KPLC
Redefine targets wheeling deals in South Africa after approaching full rooftop solar capacity
Redefine Properties Ltd (JSE:RDF) says it is nearing the limit of rooftop solar deployment across its South African property portfolio and is now exploring electricity wheeling, battery storage and solar carports.
South African energy minister outlines planned power market reforms
The government is preparing a phased roadmap to rollout the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) with the aim of transitioning towards a competitive power sector while maintaining State oversight of grid stability and pricing.
Energy Vault, South African utility Eskom partner on gravity-based LDES projects
Energy Vault Holdings Inc (NYSE:NRGV) and Eskom Holdings SOC Limited have signed a strategic agreement to deploy gravity-based long-duration energy storage systems in South Africa and beyond.
Follow us online