AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
South Africa’s Eskom refutes claims of excessive diesel-burning to keep lights on pre-election
Off-grid solar lantern sales surge across Africa
South Africa's Eskom schedules power outage in Gauteng, amid talk of politically-driven moratorium
Corbetti Geothermal begins exploratory drilling in Ethiopia following PPA extension
Corbetti Geothermal PLC (CGPLC) has announced the commencement of an exploratory drilling programme for its geothermal project in Ethiopia, following the extension of its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility EEP.
Paris-based Voltalia secures contract for 130MW solar plant in Tunisia
Voltalia has secured a contract to build a 130MW photovoltaic near the Gafsa and to operate it jointly with state power utility STEG for 30 years.
Egypt tenders for 8.2 MW solar plant project in Siwa Oasis
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) has launched a tender for the design, building and operation of a 8.2MW solar plant and 2 MW/4MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a May 31 deadline for submissions.
Namibia receives $139mn World Bank loan to boost power transmission infrastructure
The World Bank has extended a $139mn loan to Namibia to help the southwest African nation improve its electricity transmission network.
Turkey's YEO to launch solar-plus-storage project in Zambia in partnership with GEI Power
Zambian sustainable energy company GEI Power is partnering with Turkey’s YEO to develop a 60 MW solar plant with a 20 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Choma district of the African country.
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