Juba – South Sudan celebrates its first major renewable energy project, marking a milestone in its transition to sustainable power. The Ezra Group, a leading business conglomerate, announced the successful launch of the 20-Megawatt (MW) solar power plant and the 14-Megawatt (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Sudan. Developed and financed in-house by […]Read More
A recent report reveals that the European Union (EU) has achieved a significant milestone in its decarbonisation efforts. For the first time in 2024, solar energy surpassed coal as a primary source of electricity in the EU’s energy mix. Solar power also emerged as the fastest-growing energy source in the region. This development highlights Europe’s […]Read More
In any given society, access to quality healthcare services undoubtedly contributes to good health and prevents life-threatening diseases. A healthy community is a strong foundation for a thriving economy, as the productivity of individuals with good health positively contributes to growth and development. Nigeria’s largest power generation company, Egbin Power, has consistently provided multi-faceted health […]Read More
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has introduced the NEXT GEN RESCO Programme to secure the future of the renewable energy sector and advance the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative was launched in collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and the Ecological Innovation Empowerment […]Read More
MOJEC International Limited, a leading indigenous energy company in Nigeria, reported the deployment of 300,000 electricity meters across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) in 2024, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The company revealed that its subsidiary, MOJEC Meter Asset Management Company (M3AC), successfully installed over 240,000 of the 300,000 deployed meters. Highlighting […]Read More
Transgrid Enerco Limited has formally acquired a 60% equity stake in Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) by signing a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). This landmark transaction is the first market-driven acquisition within Nigeria’s power sector, ushering in a new era for electricity distribution in the country. Transgrid Enerco is a strategic collaboration involving North […]Read More
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt met on Tuesday with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to explore enhanced collaboration between Egypt and the IMO. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Egypt’s engagement in the IMO’s key areas of work. Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson for the presidency, highlighted that […]Read More
PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 megawatts (MW) of renewable power, including battery energy storage solutions across Africa. The platform is a collaboration between PowerGen and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), EDFI Management Company, through […]Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has confirmed that four state governments—Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo—are now set to assume control of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within their respective states. This follows the ongoing transfer of regulatory authority from NERC to state-level regulators. In an announcement shared on the social media platform X, NERC […]Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order transferring regulatory oversight of Niger State’s electricity market to the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC). This decision aligns with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the revised Electricity Act 2023. Niger State joins Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, Kogi, […]Read More
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