Legislators are making fresh attempts to establish the Independent Power Producers (IPP) Office, to streamline the procurement process for new power producers. This effort aims to reduce expenses for power consumers. The committee stated that the Cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, in collaboration with the Cabinet secretary for the National Treasury,…
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has recently unveiled an ambitious plan to phase out postpaid meters in rural areas over the next three years. This strategic move not only targets the eradication of power theft but also aims to eliminate the additional costs associated with hiring meter readers. As Kenya endeavors to enhance electricity…
ACWA Power, a pioneering name in renewable energy, has inked a monumental deal for Project DAO – a $800 million behemoth destined to illuminate the nation’s future. This hybrid titan, crowned with the country’s largest solar photovoltaic installation (442 MW) and bolstered by an arsenal of battery storage (1,200 MWh), promises to rewrite the energy…
GameChange Solar, a global leader in solar racking solutions, has secured a deal to equip a massive 560 MW solar farm with its cutting-edge tracking technology. This partnership with Chinese engineering giant CEEC-ZTPC marks a major step towards harnessing the sun’s potential for cleaner and more efficient power generation in the region. Optimizing Egypt’s Sunshine:…
In a groundbreaking development for Africa, BURN, based in Kenya, has made history in December 2023 by pioneering the sale of the continent’s first carbon credit futures linked to emissions reductions from efficient cook-stoves. These stoves actively contribute to emission reduction by saving fuel and reducing indoor air pollution, with each unit averagely saving 3.2…
South Africa is planning to build new nuclear power plants in a bid to address its severe electricity crisis. The first units are expected to be operational by 2032 or 2033, according to the Department of Energy. This move comes as the country faces crippling power cuts, exceeding the levels experienced in prior years. The…
World Bank President Ajay Banga issued a compelling call to action during the mid-term review of the International Development Association’s (IDA) $93 billion replenishment package, highlighting the urgency of addressing Africa’s energy crisis. Mr. Banga emphasized that providing reliable electricity is critical to unleashing the potential of Africa’s vast youth population, with 1.1 billion young…
A wave of African countries has enthusiastically embraced the groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, a multistakeholder partnership initiative launched during COP28. This initiative aims to revolutionize Africa’s energy landscape by fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of advanced energy storage solutions. Joining the BESS Consortium represents a significant commitment from these nations…
At the cop28 conference, President Sultan Al Jaber’s dismissal of climate alarmism has ignited a significant controversy. Leading the 2023 UN climate summit, Al Jaber boldly asserted that there is “no science” supporting the imperative to phase out fossil fuels, categorically rejecting participation in what he deems “alarmist” discussions. “I accepted to come to this…
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO) announced on Saturday that the connection of electricity from the mega Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) to the national grid has commenced. This marks a crucial step toward alleviating the country’s power shortage and eliminating the need for load shedding. “Connection of power to the national grid is…