Energy Transition

KEY POINTS South Africa is grappling with the aftermath of a massive winter storm system that has battered multiple provinces with heavy snowfall, driving rain, gale-force winds, and freezing temperatures. …

KEY POINTS Kenya Power has warned that the rapid growth of wind and solar power is creating challenges for the stability and reliability of the country’s electricity grid. The national …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s presidency has criticised Eskom chair Mteto Nyati for publicly raising concerns about the government’s plan to separate the electricity utility’s transmission business. The disagreement comes as …

KEY POINTS Geregu Power Plc has failed to make a scheduled payment on its N40.09 billion Series 1 senior unsecured bond, raising concerns about the company’s ability to meet its …

KEY POINTS The National Union of Mineworkers, NUM, has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s approval of a task team to oversee the restructuring of Eskom, saying the plan may not serve …

KEY POINTS Four municipalities in South Africa have entered into agreements allowing Eskom to take responsibility for managing their electricity distribution businesses, in a move aimed at addressing financial, operational …

KEY POINTS The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a scheduled power interruption in Akwanga and surrounding communities in Nasarawa State as it carries out maintenance work on a …

KEY POINTS Eskom has recorded its strongest year-to-date Energy Availability Factor, EAF, performance in six years, marking a significant improvement in the reliability of South Africa’s electricity generation fleet and …

KEY POINTS Eskom has warned that South Africa’s ongoing Grid Reform could weaken the state-owned power utility’s finances and unsettle lenders if the government transfers its transmission assets to a …

KEY POINTS Investment Group belonging to Johann Rupert, Remgro, is positioning itself to play a significant role in South Africa’s emerging competitive electricity market through the Energy Exchange of Southern …