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Our “Energy+Power” section focuses on how technology is advancing the energy sector. This section focuses on electricity, solar, wind, and other forms of energy
d.light Joins $750M DARES Program to Expand Solar Energy in Nigeria
Solar energy company d.light has been named a key participant in Nigeria’s $750 million Distributed Access through Renewable…
Trump Administration Dismantles Power Africa Initiative
A U.S. initiative aimed at expanding electricity access in Africa has been effectively dismantled by the Trump administration…
Ghana Selects China and U.S. Vendors for Nuclear Energy
Ghana has selected China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and U.S.-based NuScale Regnum Technology as vendors to advance its…
US Embassy Launches Sub-Saharan Africa’s First NuScale Energy Hub in Ghana
Ghana is now home to Sub-Saharan Africa’s first NuScale Energy Exploration Centre (EEC), a landmark initiative that could…
Electric Company of Ghana Has An Estimated GHC 1.2 Billion In Arrears According to PURC Report
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has published a detailed report validating the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG)…
Solar Installation in Africa Recorded a 44% Growth In 2024
According to a report by Powerelec Nigeria, global solar installations hit a record 503 GWp in 2024, marking…
Spiro to Launch First EV Assembly Plant in Nigeria, Boosting West Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market
Spiro, an electric mobility company operating in seven African countries, is set to launch its first electric vehicle…
Sunon Asogli Resumes 560MW Power Plant after Receipt Of Emergency Funds From Ministry of Finance
Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited has restarted its 560MW power plant after being offline since October 2024, thanks…
Zambia Reviewing Proposal To Construct $900 Million Coal Plant amid Power Crisis
Zambia is considering a proposal by the Chinese-owned Wonderful Group of Companies to build a $900 million coal-fired…
Sierra Leone Wants Mining Companies to Connect to Its National Grid as Part Of $10 Billion Renewable Energy Plan
Sierra Leone is pushing mining companies to connect to the national grid as part of a $10.9 billion…