The Atlantic gas pipeline project, a collaboration between Morocco and Nigeria, perfectly illustrates King Mohammed VI’s strategic vision for a united and integrated Africa. This partnership aims to develop growth projects that benefit the entire continent. Benefits for 13 African Countries and Europe Speaking at the 10th Geopolitical Meetings in… +
Hitachi Energy delivered a state-of-the-art power electronic converter that stabilizes the mine’s connection to the grid, featuring a PCS 6000 STATCOM system Hitachi Energy (https://www.HitachiEnergy.com) announces the deployment of its power quality solution to securely connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML), to the national grid, which… +
To strengthen the energy sector in Ivory Coast, the United States, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), has established a new partnership. An agreement worth $322 million was signed in Abidjan, with the United States committing $300 million and the remainder funded by Ivory Coast. Objectives of the Collaboration This… +
New Study Highlights Success of Polesaver Rot-Guard™ Sleeves in Combatting Decay and Termite Damage A new independent field study conducted in Uganda has revealed compelling evidence supporting the use of Polesaver (www.Polesaver.com) Rot-Guard™ sleeves to maximise the lifespan of wooden electricity distribution poles. The findings are expected to guide utility… +
The report found that while 87.5 per cent of firms acknowledged moderate improvement in power supply, availability remains inadequate A new study by the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) has revealed that firms in Nigeria spend as much as 82 per cent of their monthly turnover on… +
ROGEAP supports 19 countries in West Africa and the Sahel to increase access to electricity for households, businesses and public institutions through modern off-grid solar systems National workshop of the consultative framework on autonomous solar pv technologies in Ivory Coast : the rogeap/ecowas project contributes to achieving the objectives for… +
In 2024, solar photovoltaics were, on average, 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms. The report confirms that renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines… +
This program makes clean cooking appliances more affordable and accessible by prefinancing induction cookers and recovering costs through carbon credit sales in the voluntary market The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), is tackling charcoal dependence in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with… +
The RBF II program is a key deliverable under the Bank’s High-5 priority areas of “Light up and Power Africa” and “Improve the Quality of Life of the People of Africa” The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved €173.84 million for the Rwanda Energy Sector… +
The fiscal deficit improved in 2024 from 6.5% to 5.6% of GDP, thanks to better control of public spending and increased revenue mobilization According to the World Bank’s April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update , the country’s economy grew by 4.9% in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. Real per… +
