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Contractor named for Ethiopia-Somalia power interconnection study

The Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) has awarded a contract for a feasibility study on electricity interconnections between Ethiopia and Somalia. EAPP said the selection of a consultant to undertake a nine-month environmental and social impact assessment (Esia) was also at an advanced stage.

Issue 485 - 24 May 2023

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Issue 485 - 21 May 2023

South African government to procure 17GW of new power

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Issue 484 - 15 May 2023

New impetus needed to drive Sapp’s cross-border transmission model

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Zambia power map showing the Copperbelt region

Issue 484 - 11 May 2023

Zambia: CEC eyes resolution of Konkola debt, as solar and DRC plans become clearer

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Issue 484 - 10 May 2023

Nigeria’s defaulting discos given limited reprieve with grid link restored for now

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Issue 483 - 02 May 2023

Xlinks confirms UAE funding for Morocco to UK subsea power cable

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Issue 483 - 28 April 2023

Sudanese electricity supply: A bad situation gets worse

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Issue 483 - 28 April 2023

Ethiopia: Bids requested for 30 solar mini-grids

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Issue 383 - 28 April 2023

Ethiopia: Electricity grid reinforcement consultancy tender

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Issue 483 - 23 April 2023

China agrees loan for Madagascar’s Ranomafana hydroelectric power project

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Issue 482 - 17 April 2023

Xlinks/Taqa Morocco tie-up mooted

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Issue 482 - 04 April 2023

Chad: ZIZ Energie confirms dates Ati and Moussoro mini-grids due online

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Issue 481 - 02 April 2023

Kenya: Independent power transmission project nears financial close

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Issue 481 - 30 March 2023

IPPs in conflict with government over Electricity Company of Ghana supply deals

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North Africa power trends: Renewable energy potential only partially met in gas-addicted region

African Energy has analysed the latest on-grid power generation data for North Africa.

Sub-Saharan African power generation trends: East Africa leads the way

African Energy has analysed the latest on-grid power generation data for sub-Saharan Africa.

New report suggests SDG7 could be achieved by 2034

African Energy staff led research for the Africa-EU Energy Partnership’s second annual European Financial Flows on SDG7 to Africa report.

Research underlines challenges faced by carbon and renewable credits markets

Almost 50% of respondents to an African Energy survey said the certification of carbon or renewable credits is too costly or time-intensive.

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