Energy Transition

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has commissioned major upgrades at four electricity transmission substations in Lagos, adding about 360 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity to the state’s power network. The …

KEY POINTS The Transmission Company of Nigeria,TCN, has commissioned two major transmission projects in Lagos, increasing bulk electricity capacity around the Apapa corridor and strengthening the network serving industrial, commercial …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s plan to restructure Eskom and establish an independent transmission system operator (TSO) has intensified debate over the pace, financial risks and broader consequences of breaking up …

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 …