Energy Transition

KEY POINTS MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited blames “code coverage conflicts” and other technical issues for the frequent blackouts that have affected parts of Enugu. These issues make it challenging to …

KEY POINTS Dr. Sam Amadi leans forward, palms flat on the table. “Predictable surprise,” he calls it. The former chairman of Nigeria’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) isn’t mincing words about …

KEY POINTS With an R4.4 billion investment plan, Octopus Energy, the British renewable energy behemoth known for providing thousands of households with free electricity, is aiming to accelerate Sub-Saharan Africa’s …

KEY POINTS Environment Minister Dion George confirmed Friday that state-owned Eskom has received environmental approval to move forward with a 4,000-megawatt facility in the Western Cape, bringing South Africa one …

KEY POINTS With a record-breaking $35 billion export agreement to supply natural gas to Egypt through 2040, Israel’s Leviathan gas field, a deepwater reservoir off the Mediterranean Coast has strengthened …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s fight to provide reliable, affordable electricity is getting harder because of structural problems and bad municipal tariffs. These issues are making people lose faith in the …

KEY POINTS The World Bank has approved a $200 million grant to Zambia through its International Development Association (IDA) to accelerate energy access in the country. This grant represents the …

KEY POINTS South African homeowners with solar power systems are facing increased financial strain following Eskom’s tariff overhaul in April 2025. The power utility’s decision to shift more of its …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s embattled power utility, Eskom, is showing rare signs of a turnaround. With more than half of its coal-fired stations now operating above 70% efficiency and three …

KEY POINTS As South Africa navigates the coldest stretch of winter, Eskom has managed to maintain grid stability and avoid load shedding for more than two consecutive months. This marks …