Why Wind and Solar Together Can Be Cheaper Than Solar Alone
The cost of renewable electricity is often measured using the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE),…
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Is Solar Really the Cheapest Power Source in Africa?
Solar power is often described as the cheapest source of new electricity. In many parts…
Why the Cost of Capital Is Holding Back Africa’s Solar Boom
Africa has some of the world’s best solar resources, but it remains one of the…
NERSA Extends Consultation on South Africa’s New Electricity Trading Rules
South Africa’s electricity market reforms have taken another step forward after the National Energy Regulator…
Zambia Expands Solar Capacity with Commissioning of Chisamba Phase II
Zambia has commissioned the second 100 MW phase of the Chisamba Solar Plant, adding another…
Kenya’s Nuclear Ambitions Face Their Biggest Test: Public Trust
Kenya continues to advance plans to introduce nuclear power into its electricity mix, with the…
Why the RE4SG Summit in Kigali Matters for Africa’s Energy Future
Kigali will host the 6th Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) Summit from 8–10 September…
Eskom’s Hospital Microgrid Signals a New Direction for Critical Infrastructure
Eskom has commissioned a 200 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) microgrid with 400 kWh of battery…
Why Ethiopia’s Aysha Wind Project Is More Than Another Renewable Energy Investment
Ethiopia has taken an important step in opening its energy sector to private investment. The…
Why REREC’s Solar-Diesel Hybrid Strategy Makes Sense
Kenya’s Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is taking a practical approach to expanding…