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Nigeria’s national grid collapses three times in one week
- 2024-10-21 04:42:20
- David Flin
On 19 October, Nigeria’s national electricity grid failed for the third time in one week. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said that the latest grid collapse was the result of a transformer explosion.
China still backing overseas coal-fired power plants, despite ban
- 2024-10-15 04:56:33
- David Flin
According to a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Chinese firms and banks continue to support the expansion of coal power overseas three years after President Xi Jinping promised at the United Nations General Assembly to end the practice.
Uganda commissions $1.7 billion hydropower plant
- 2024-09-27 05:29:26
- David Flin
Uganda has commissioned its largest electricity generation plant, a 600 MW hydropower plant built on the River Nile costing $1.7 billion, funded by a loan from China. Of this, $1.4 billion was provided by China’s Exim Bank.
Nigerian government to invest $800 million in distribution network
- 2024-09-02 05:10:45
- David Flin
Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Nigerian Minister Of Power, said that the Nigerian federal government plans to invest $800 million in the construction of sub-stations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
Ghana signs agreement to build NuScale SMR
- 2024-08-30 05:25:35
- David Flin
Ghana has signed an agreement with a US developer for a nuclear reactor using technology from NuScale Power as the country seeks its first nuclear power plant.
South Africa defers decision on new nuclear power plant
- 2024-08-20 05:09:01
- David Flin
The South African Government will defer procurement of a new 2500 MW new nuclear power plant as there was insufficient public consultation and the conditions laid down in the Electricity Regulatory Act had not been met.
Zimbabwe commissions wind energy study
- 2024-08-16 05:05:37
- David Flin
Zimbabwe has commissioned a study of wind power potential in the country as part of an effort to increase electricity generation.
Zimbabwe inaugurates water pipeline boost to Hwange thermal power station
- 2024-08-12 05:11:49
- David Flin
Zimbabwe has officially commissioned a new $48.1 million water pipeline to supply its largest power plant, the 1520 MW Hwange thermal power plant, to help alleviate energy shortages in the country.
Cameroon invites bids to build 500 MW hydropower project
- 2024-08-09 06:08:38
- David Flin
The Cameroon Government has announced a competitive bidding process for the EPC of the 500 MW Kikot-Mbébé hydropower plant, located 60 km northwest of Yaoundé, in central Cameroon.
Zambia allows consumers to contribute solar power to the grid
- 2024-08-01 06:17:31
- David Flin
Zambia has started a programme that allows electricity customers to feed power into the national grid, contributing to supply and encouraging the increased use of solar panels.
