The continent’s diversity in energy systems, industrial capacity and regulatory readiness must become a source of collective strength Experts in new energy vehicles, along with industry leaders, academics, and specialists, are gathering in Gqeberha to share valuable insights on industry innovations and initiatives – particularly those focused on decarbonising the… +
Ethiopia has celebrated the full inauguration of its greatest engineering achievement, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Now the most powerful hydroelectric plant on the African continent, the project is seen both as a crucial development lever for millions of Ethiopians and as a major concern for downstream nations, primarily… +
Noumory Sidibé announced that after Anyama, work is underway in other localities, including Sassandra, to resolve electricity issues. In the commune of Anyama, several new neighborhoods — including Belleville 3, Lycée Jeune Fille, Berthé, Médine, and Dubaï — are now connected to the national electricity grid thanks to the construction… +
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… +
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… +
