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The Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector project, a significant cross-border electricity initiative aimed at enhancing regional energy trade and power grid stability throughout Eastern and Southern Africa, has formally entered its implementation phase, …
A $292 Million Power Interconnector Project between Zambia and Tanzania has been Launched Read More
The African lighting market, driven by the rising demand for semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs), is poised for sustained growth over the coming decade. With a strong foundation of expansion, the …
Africa’s LED Lighting Market Shines Bright with Decade of Strong Growth Ahead Read More
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy claims that the country’s energy sector has grown tremendously in recent years, greatly enhancing access to power and helping millions of people alike. Habtamu …
In the Midst of Sector Growth, Ethiopia Expands Its Energy Access and Capacity Read More
In the upcoming months, Ethiopia will formally open the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), bringing Africa’s largest hydropower project closer to completion. The Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives was informed …
In the Coming Months, Ethiopia will Inaugurate GERD, Africa’s Largest Hydropower Dam Read More
The sixth turbine at Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Unit 6, has exceeded expectations by 100.32%, producing 401.26 MW, beyond its 400 MW capacity. Optimized turbine performance, careful engineering, …
GERD Turbine Surpasses Expectations and Produces more than 400 MW Read More
The Olkaria area in Naivasha has been formally designated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by the Kenyan government through the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry. Utilizing the nation’s …
To Boost Industrialization and Investment in Clean Energy, the Government Declares Olkaria A Special Economic Zone Read More
A number of African countries are committing to open their energy sectors in order to draw in investors and provide electricity to 300 million people who do not currently have …
Approximately 300 Million African Homes will be Powered by Electricity by 2030 Read More
A 400 kV transmission line between Kenya and Tanzania has been activated by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Kenya’s Isinya substation and Tanzania’s Singida substation are connected by a …
Transmission Line Energized Between Kenya and Tanzania Read More
Kenya’s Nairobi – A $10 million (Sh1.29 billion) investment has been announced by Hexing Group to build a local assembly line in Kenya for power goods that were previously imported …
A Sh1.29 Billion Investment has been made by Hexing in the Assembly Line for Kenyan Power Products Read More
Kenya imported 1,199.8 GWh of power in the fiscal year 2023–2024 in order to balance demand and maintain grid stability. Since some of the electricity supply agreements went into effect, …
An Increase of 86 Percent in Kenya’s Electricity Imports Read More