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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
Libya faces severe power outages as government orders urgent response
Libyan PM of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, has ordered urgent measures to address widespread blackouts that have forced the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to implement intensive rolling load shedding
Better financing key to expanding electricity access in Africa, says new joint report
A report by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the Lightrock Energy Access Platform (LEAP) identifies ways to expand last-mile electrification and speed up universal access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Gridworks begins construction of Uganda's $50m Amari power transmission project
The project is seen as a test case for private investment in African transmission infrastructure
Nigeria electricity subsidy bill hits $232mn in Q1 as tariffs remain frozen
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy obligation reached $232mn in the first quarter of 2026 as tariffs stayed frozen and power sector performance deteriorated.
Nigeria to spend $261.6mn on electricity subsidies in first quarter of 2026
Nigeria will spend NGN358.32bn ($261.6mn) on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026 after keeping consumer tariffs at July 2024 levels
Nigeria deploys 23 solar mini-grids to strengthen food security
Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says 23 newly deployed solar-powered mini-grids are helping improve food security by providing reliable electricity to underserved rural communities and agricultural clusters
Malawi targets August resumption of uranium exports from Kayelekera mine
Malawi is preparing to resume uranium exports in mid-August for the first time in years after discussions between the government and the operator of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine
Africa GreenCo, SafiriPower plan 50MW solar project in DR Congo
Africa GreenCo Group has signed a joint development agreement with independent power producer SafiriPower to develop a 50MW solar power project in the DRC, aimed at supplying electricity to mining and industrial users.
South Africa’s last manganese smelter halts production as power tariff dispute deepens
South Africa’s last manganese smelter, Transalloys, has halted production and warned its furnaces could go cold permanently by end-July without power tariff relief.
Noronex confirms uranium mineralisation at Etango North project in Namibia
Noronex Limited (ASX: NRX) has confirmed widespread uranium mineralisation at its Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia following the completion of its maiden reverse circulation drilling programme, marking a milestone in the company's exploration.
Nigeria joins International Energy Agency as association country
Nigeria has joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an association country, strengthening cooperation on energy policy and marking a significant step in global energy governance
Mali approves $190mn Bamako power grid project backed by AfDB financing
Mali has approved financing for a $190mn AfDB-backed electricity transmission project to strengthen Bamako's power grid, expand access and improve energy security.
Mercuria enters uranium financing with $30mn prepayment deal for Malawi's Kayelekera mine
Mercuria has signed its first uranium prepayment deal, providing up to $30mn to Lotus Resources for Malawi's Kayelekera mine amid rising nuclear fuel demand.
Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria deepen energy ties with power and grid infrastructure deal
Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria have signed an energy cooperation agreement covering 100MW of mobile power generation, grid upgrades, a proposed 1,500MW power plant and renewable energy development.
John Cockerill wins Mauritania solar-storage contract to hybridise 10 diesel power plants for utility SOMELEC
The Belgian industrial engineering and energy tech group has secured a contract to hybridise 10 diesel-fired power plants in Mauritania with solar and battery storage, supporting the country's renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.
Mauritius-based Intratrek, Chinese group CHiNT secure Eswatini solar project worth $180mn
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek Holdings (Intratrek) has partnered with CHiNT Electric (CHiNT) to develop a 300-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Eswatinin, according to statements from the parties.
Rwanda steps up nuclear ambitions with Russia-backed SMR cooperation agreement
Rwanda and Russia have signed a roadmap on small modular reactors and civilian nuclear cooperation as Kigali targets commissioning its first SMR in the early 2030s.
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