Huawei, a top global ICT provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya to advance smart grid technology and digitalize the energy sector. This partnership supports Kenya’s goal of becoming a regional hub for smart grids, focusing on IoT, AI, microgrids, and renewable energy integration. The MoU outlines a comprehensive plan to leverage…
Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is commemorating the 100th anniversary of its TeSys contactors. This milestone marks a century of innovation and technological advancement in motor control, a crucial component of industrial operations. The significance of this anniversary cannot be overstated. TeSys contractors have played a…
South Africa has revealed a bold plan to secure $18 billion in funding for crucial upgrades to its municipal power grids. The initiative to upgrade South Africa’s electricity infrastructure is key to solving the country’s energy problems. It also paves the way for a more sustainable and fair energy future. The initiative’s centerpiece is the…
South Africa’s electricity sector has been grappling with significant challenges, including load shedding and a reliance on coal-fired power plants. To address these issues and pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable energy future, the government has introduced the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, which seeks to restructure the electricity market. The proposed legislation…
Kenya Power, the country’s electricity utility, has made strides towards stabilizing its financial situation by settling a Sh8 billion (approximately $54 million) debt owed to a U.S. energy producer. This payment is crucial for maintaining positive relationships with independent power producers (IPPs) and ensuring a reliable and affordable electricity supply for the nation. Kenya Power…
Burundi inaugurated its largest electricity substation today. The new facility, strategically located in Rubirizi, is poised to increase electricity access by a substantial 7%, marking a pivotal step towards energy equity and economic prosperity. For years, Burundi has struggled with the challenges of low electricity access, hindering development and impeding the growth of businesses and…
Newly appointed Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has vowed to reduce electricity costs in Kenya, addressing the ongoing energy affordability crisis. During an official handover ceremony, Wandayi stressed that affordable energy is crucial for economic growth and improving the quality of life for Kenyans. High electricity costs have long been a barrier to…
In a bid to address persistently high electricity costs, Kenya’s power distributor has renegotiated 26 contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), opting instead to prioritize state-owned entities, KenGen and REREC, as preferred partners. Kenya Power has historically relied heavily on IPPs to bridge the gap between electricity demand and supply. However, these arrangements have often…
Kenyan households and businesses are facing yet another increase in electricity bills this August, with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announcing a 1.5% hike in tariffs. The adjustment, effective from August 1, raises the cost to Ksh348 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), up from Ksh325 cents in July. The increase marks the second consecutive…
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the country’s power infrastructure by signing a contract with North China Power Engineering Company to construct the 132kV Narok-Bomet transmission line. The project is part of the larger Sh15.6 billion Kenya Transmission Network Improvement Project (KTNIP), which aims to bolster electricity supply…
