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World Bank weighs $500mn support for South Africa’s grid expansion
The World Bank Group is looking at providing $500mn to support South Africa in joining a credit guarantee facility to facilitate the country’s energy transition.
UK boosts support for Tanzania’s renewable energy and transmission drive
The United Kingdom is ramping up support for Tanzania’s energy sector, with a growing focus on renewables and electricity transmission.
Globeleq inks deal to acquire 51% in Zambia's Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company from Norfund
An Africa-focussed independent power producer, Globeleq, has signed a share purchase deal with Norfund for the proposed acquisition of 51% equity in a Zambian power company.
South African start-up Open Access Energy raises $1.8mn for investment in digital power trading platform
A South African start-up which uses AI to enable digital infrastructure for electricity trading has secured $1.8mn to help advance the country's energy transition.
South African wind energy group urges policy shift to boost regional grid access
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has said it is possible for the country to generate 10 gigawatts (GW) in new capacity by 2028 if a supportive policy framework is put in place across southern Africa.
KenGen to inject 63 MW of geothermal power into Kenya’s grid by June 2026
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), the state-owned power producer, is upgrading the ageing Olkaria I geothermal plant in the Rift Valley as part of plans to expand renewable power supply to the national grid.
China’s JA Solar partners with ARTsolar to promote local PV module production in South Africa
Chinese photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer JA Solar has formed a strategic partnership with South African PV maker ARTsolar to expand local solar module production.
Zambia partners Baker Global Capital Africa to roll out $40mn project to electrify 209 local institutions
Zambia's government has embarked on a $40mn initiative to install solar systems to generate 50 megawatts (MW) at 209 public institutions east of the country.
Nigeria’s solar capacity expected to reach only 1.5 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
Nigeria is projected to reach only 1.5 GW of installed solar capacity by 2035, despite rising electricity demand and growing investor interest in renewable energy, according to new forecasts.
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.
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