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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
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…
Ghana Partners with Singapore for Carbon Credit Trading Using Blockchain
Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advanced its climate action efforts by integrating the Ghana Carbon Registry (GCR)…
Experts and Public Officials Divided on Ghana’s Nuclear Plant Vendor Timeline
Ghana’s nuclear power ambitions are facing delays as experts and public officials disagree on the timing for naming…
Madica Invests In Nigerian Climate Tech Startup Earthbond
Madica, a structured investment program designed for pre-seed stage startups in Africa, has announced its investment in Earthbond,…
Ampersand Opens EV Motorcycle Manufacturing Facility In Nairobi
Ampersand, an Africa electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company, has announced the opening of a new, larger manufacturing…
EV Bike Startup Wahu Mobility Secures Investment from Launch Africa Ventures
Wahu Mobility, a Ghanaian EV bike startup, has received an investment from Launch Africa Ventures. The company which…