Linking Africa’s power markets could revolutionise African electricity supply industries

The modelling phase of the Continent System Master Plan, scheduled to conclude at end-2023, aims to show what transmission and generation investments and infrastructure are needed to meet long-term power and economic development needs.

African Energy is following the process and related transmission projects while assessing how the exercise could contribute to transforming the sector.

Aqua Power seeks to export electricity from Tanzania to Mozambique

Issue 479 - 05 March 2023

Developer Aqua Power is seeking to use its 45MW gas-to-power plant in Mtwara, Tanzania to supply troubled Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique, in an ambitious privately-financed plan that would build a 220km high-voltage transmission line and substation in Palma, writes Marc Howard.

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Mozambique-Malawi (Moma) interconnection finally set for completion after demining delays

Issue 479 - 01 March 2023

One of southern Africa’s most eagerly anticipated strategic projects should finally be completed by year-end, after overcoming a legacy of past conflicts. African Energy examines the challenges the 218km, 400kV Mozambique-Malawi (Moma) transmission interconnection project has faced, including a five-month demining process along the 142km Mozambican side.

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Issue 477 - 05 February 2023

Uganda: Amari transmission deal to be finalised this year

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Power

Issue 476 - 23 January 2023

Mozambique interconnection offers potential respite for Malawi

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Power

Issue 476 - 16 January 2023

European Commission steps in to help pay for Tunisia/Italy interconnector

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Power

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Issue 474 - 13 December 2022

Transmission modelling promises new approach to electricity finance risk

Power, Strategy & risk

Issue 474 - 09 December 2022

Zambia: Power exports to continue despite domestic rationing

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Power

Issue 473 - 27 November 2022

Nigeria’s power reform team works to keep initiatives on track

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Power

In depth

Issue 473 - 24 November 2022

Renewables projects struggle to make progress on weak grids

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Power

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Issue 472 - 08 November 2022

Niger: Work starts on Kandadji-Niamey transmission line

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Power

Issue 472 - 07 November 2022

Gambia’s neighbours express interest in power from 150MW solar park

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Power

Tender

Issue 472 - 07 November 2022

Tanzania: Consultants sought for transmission line projects

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Power

Issue 471 - 26 October 2022

Kenya: Tariff for Ethiopian hydroelectric power imports set for five years

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Power

Issue 471 - 17 October 2022

Liberia: Côte d’Ivoire import deal and repairs to domestic power plants beckon

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Power

Issue 470 - 13 October 2022

SADC moots power transmission financing facility

Power, Strategy & risk

Issue 470 - 13 October 2022

Mozambique transmission project links eastern and southern regions

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Power

In depth

Issue 468 - 19 September 2022

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