DRC Mine Turns Solar Into 24/7 Power With 526 MWh Battery System
CrossBoundary Energy has commissioned a 233 MWp solar and 526 MWh battery storage facility at…
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How KenGen and IPPs Push Up Kenya’s Foreign-Exchange Electricity Charge
KenGen and independent power producers (IPPs) play a major role in determining the size of…
Why Kenya’s Electricity Bills Remain Exposed to Fuel and Currency Costs
Kenya’s electricity bills remain heavily influenced by two monthly charges that can rise even when…
Afripower Expands South Africa’s Distributed Solar Market with C&I Projects
Afripower is positioning itself in South Africa’s solar market primarily as a local developer and…
Afripower Starts 40MWp Solar Project in Madagascar to Cut Reliance on HFO Power
Afripower has started construction of a 40MWp utility-scale solar PV project in Moramanga, Madagascar, expanding…
Egypt Revives Zafarana with 407MW Wind Project as UAE Investors Expand Renewable Push
Egypt has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with UAE-based Alcazar Energy for a…
Meren Energy Stake in Africa Energy Falls Below 10% After Share Sale and Dilution
Meren Energy’s stake in Africa Energy Corp. has fallen below the 10% threshold that triggers…
Tanzania, Uganda and Vitol Sign MoU for Tanga Regional Energy Hub
Tanzania and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding with Vitol Bahrain to explore the…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential Grows as Power Access Gap Persists
Africa has some of the world’s strongest renewable energy resources, particularly in solar, wind, hydro…
Kenya’s $1.5 Billion Offshore AI Data Centre Plan Puts Power at the Centre of Africa’s AI Race
Kenya could be set for a major new investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with Greek…