Electricity meters in Uganda to be re-tested
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), the statutory body that develops and promotes standards, will re-test all the electricity meters currently in use. It … Read more
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Namibia sets up a state-of-the-art substation to increase electricity supply
The Namibian regional electricity distributor, Erongo Red, has commissioned a state-of-the-art substation at Walvis Bay to keep up with the high electricity demand in the … Read more
South Africa unveils mega wind power project
The Longyuan Mulilo De Aar Wind Power Project in South Africa has been successfully commissioned; therefore connecting an estimated 85,000 local residents to clean the … Read more
Nigeria to Generate additional 14,000mw from Hydropower
Plans are underway by the Nigerian Federal Government and other stakeholders to generate additional 14,000mw of hydropower. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and Transmission … Read more
US $98.6m Hirgigo Power Plant Project implemented in Eritrea
Hirgigo Power Plant, a project worth US $98.6m has recently been set up in Eritrea to boost the electric power supply by 60%. The Chinese … Read more
Electricity tarrifs tripple on imports from Uganda to Kenya
Kenya’s payments to Uganda for electricity imports more than tripled to US $35m in the first eight months of the year. This is as a … Read more
