Rwanda: Boost to power access following financing deal

Rwanda: Boost to power access following financing deal

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has mobilised a $180 million loan towards expanding Rwanda’s power network and lighting up more households and businesses. Under the project, some 77,470 households will be connected to the national power grid, helping reduce energy...
Tanzania to add geothermal to its power mix

Tanzania to add geothermal to its power mix

Tanzania has set a target of developing 200MW of geothermal power by 2025 as it looks to diversify its energy mix. Energy Permanent Secretary Felchesmi Mramba said Tanzania has identified 52 areas that could potentially produce geothermal power, including Arusha,...
Kenya: Power consumption highest 8.30pm, lowest 3.30am

Kenya: Power consumption highest 8.30pm, lowest 3.30am

Demand for electricity hits the maximum level every evening in Kenya at 8.30pm as households gather for the night and touches the lowest level early mornings at 3.30am. Records at electricity distributor Kenya Power show that on a typical day, power demand starts...
Revealed: Kenya’s best locations for wind and solar

Revealed: Kenya’s best locations for wind and solar

Marsabit is the best location in Kenya to set up a wind power plant while Nakuru leads the way in solar, according to Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The northern county of Marsabit, where the 310MW Lake Turkana wind farm is located, receives strong...