Kenya is accelerating rural electrification through the government’s Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP), with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) rolling out fresh grid extensions and service drops to households clustered around existing transformers. New phases now underway aim to connect hundreds of thousands of additional homes, part of a national push that…
Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of the new DBSeT panel in the East African market. Designed for electricians, developers, and building owners, the panel delivers safe, reliable, and easy-to-install electrical distribution for residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings. The Schneider Electric DBSeT…
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has issued an international tender for the construction of a $6.18 million hybrid solar-diesel power plant with battery storage in El Guerguarat, a border region critical for both energy access and strategic infrastructure. The project will be built on a 10-hectare site and is slated for…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a pivotal moment as the company enters the final stretch of its 2021–2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program. With six months remaining, Schneider Electric continues to demonstrate its commitment to measurable, inclusive, and transformative…
As Africa races to meet surging energy demand while fighting climate change, two renewable energy sources are competing to power its future: solar and wind. While both are critical in transitioning away from fossil fuels, solar energy holds a distinct edge across much of the continent due to its geographic, infrastructural, and economic advantages. Africa’s…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Uganda is turning to innovative and flexible financing models to scale up electricity access, in response to rising public debt and changing consumer demand. The country is leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs), blended finance, and regional collaboration to achieve universal energy access by 2040, reduce reliance on state borrowing, and stimulate inclusive…
Written By: Faith Jemosop On July 14, 2025, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved €173.84 million for the Rwanda Energy Sector Result‑Based Financing II (RBF II) program, aimed at accelerating Rwanda’s goal of universal energy access . Key Funding Details Primary financing: €173.84 million from AfDB. Co‑financier: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), contributing €86.92 million….
Written By: Faith Jemosop As Africa continues its urgent push to achieve universal energy access, a quiet but potentially transformative model is gaining traction: energy cooperatives. These are community-owned and managed energy systems that have delivered impressive results in Latin America and parts of Asia. Now, Africa is beginning to explore whether this grassroots approach…
By Faith Jemosop Tanzania launched an ambitious $12.9 billion plan aimed at adding 2,000 megawatts (MW) of new electricity capacity within five years. The initiative seeks to achieve universal energy access by 2030, signaling a major leap in both domestic energy development and regional energy trade. Despite steady improvements in electrification over the past decade,…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Climate finance is growing, but it’s not fixing Africa’s most urgent problems. Africa is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Despite contributing less than 4% of global carbon emissions, the continent bears the brunt of worsening climate extremes, from catastrophic floods and prolonged droughts to deepening food insecurity and energy…
