Concession agreements have been signed for Democratic Republic of Congo’s Essor programme, which are expected to facilitate $100m of investment into remote grids. The approach has been mooted as a more sustainable way to promote isolated grids and more concessions could be on the way, writes Dan Marks.
Issue 440 - 10 June 2021
DR Congo
Power, Renewables, Off-grid
As African Energy editor Thalia Griffiths leaves to explore new opportunities, colleagues asked for her take on developments after 23 years leading the publication. For all the tragedies like the current Ethiopian conflict, she sees real hope for a better future on a continent where, in many places, governance has improved and previously marginalised populations are becoming empowered to enact positive change.
Issue 435 - 25 March 2021
Ghana, Mozambique, South Sudan, Angola, Nigeria, Uganda
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