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
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
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
Coal continues to dominate South Africa’s energy portfolio, at over 80% of the country’s power generation mix JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they transition away from fossil fuels. In 2021, during the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of […]Read More
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. This legislation represents a significant step towards the state government’s objective of delivering a 24-hour electricity supply across Lagos, marking a major advancement in its power sector reforms. The bill follows the 2023 decision by the Federal Government to grant […]Read More
Nigeria’s Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that the severe power outages across northern states are due to attacks and threats from bandits and terrorists targeting the ministry’s infrastructure, causing widespread disruption to the electricity supply. The Minister clarified that these outages were not due to a grid collapse but resulted from external disturbances. On […]Read More
Solarcentury Africa Limited, in partnership with local co-developer Sino Energy (Pty) Ltd, has reached financial close on a 20-MWp solar project in Namibia. This project, valued at $20 million, will be the first fully merchant independent power producer (IPP) in the country, trading its entire energy output directly into the regional grid. Located in Otjiwarongo […]Read More
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