Africa Archives - ENERGY PLANET

Uganda Set To Join Nuclear Power Plant Operators, Targets 2,000

March 13, 2023

The Ugandan government has announced plans to incorporate nuclear power into its energy mix, with a goal of generating at least 2,000 Megawatts (2 gigatonnes) from nuclear power. The East African country plans to build the project in two phases, with the first phase of 1,000 megawatts expected to be completed by 2031. Uganda has […]Read More

Nearly 1.3mn Africans Electrified for the First Time in 2022

February 14, 2023

Almost 1.3 million people have been connected to electricity for the first time through the Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) supported projects in Africa, as of 31st Dec, 2022. According to the newly released impact report by the UK government-funded programme, these connections have led to improved quality of life through better lighting, refrigeration, longer […]Read More