A permanent economic crisis characterised by inflation and fuel shortages is driving an unplanned green revolution in Burundi as consumers flee one of Africa’s worst performing utilities for the long-term security of off-grid solar systems. But even in this unforgiving environment some utility-scale projects are advancing thanks to determined international support.
Issue 515 - 28 October 2024
Commercial & industrial, Off-grid energy, Renewable energy, Thermal energy, Strategy & risk, Finance & investment, Politics & security
The power and water utility serving Morocco’s commercial capital has transferred from French private sector control and is now being run by the state-owned SRM C-S. The move underlines the extent to which African governments are looking for new management models for vital services and highlights how the private sector has failed to meet expectations in electricity distribution.
Issue 514 - 15 October 2024
Transmission & distribution, Strategy & risk, ESG, Finance & investment
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