Umeme to construct more substations
Umeme Ltd, the largest electricity distribution company in Uganda has embarked on a program of constructing power substations to reduce load shedding and power losses occurring due to transportation of power over long transmission lines.
Medupi coal unit fully operational
The first unit of the Medupi coal-fired power station entered full commercial operation and has been officially handed over to Eskom by contractors.
Nigeria: Govt Signs U.S.$237 Million World Bank Electricity Deal
Abuja — TO underscore commitment to the on going reform in the power sector, the Federal Government yesterday announced that it has completed the signing of the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantees (PRGs) in support of the 450 megawatts Azura-Edo Independent Power Plant (IPP).
Read more: Nigeria: Govt Signs U.S.$237 Million World Bank Electricity Deal
Kenya edges closer to adoption of nuclear power
You may soon begin using power generated from nuclear sources as Kenya engages speed gear in the establishment of a nuke plant.
The plan is set to diversify Kenya's electricity generation mix.
