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TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF NIGERIA RESTORE POWER AFTER FIRE INCIDENT AT NATION CAPITAL

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN) says it has restored power supply to its Alagbon Transmission Substation after a fire incident. The incident happened at about 4.32 pm on Wednesday and affected one of its 60 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) power transformers in the substation. Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs of TCN, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. According to her, the operator on duty heard a heavy bang…

ESKOM SET TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY SECURITY PLAN IN SA

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Gambeta News

Eskom says it is focusing on implementing all projects to meet the required 53GW of new additional energy for the period up to 2032 which will ensure energy security. The power utility said the new additional capacity needed will come particularly from renewable energy sources and takes into account the current energy deficit of between 4 000 and 6 000MW. Eskom Transmission Managing Director, Segomoco Scheppers, described the next five years as “very critical” for…

EXPERTS SAYS AFRICA TO HAVE QUICKER ENERGY TRANSITION THAN OTHER CONTINENTS

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Gambeta News

Africa is set to achieve a quicker transition to renewable energy than any other continent, Mikir Shah, CEO of reinsurer Africa Specialty Risks (ASR). Shah is Kenyan and a former CEO of AXA Africa Specialty Risks. His role in Africa-focused reinsurance gives him a unique perspective on energy investment and projects on the continent. He has been seeing an increase in enquires related to solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power projects. Solar is leading the way, with interest spread…

SA GOVT. TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF COAL FOR NATION’s ENERGY MIX

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Gambeta News

South Africa Government has announced that there are currently no plans to discontinue the use of coal as part of the country’s energy mix. Deputy President David Mabuza made the statement while responding to oral questions in the National Assembly. He said the country’s energy generation is guided by the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019, which provides for the use of all energy resources available, including, among others, coal, gas, and renewable energy sources. “Currently, there…

KenGen COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 83MEGAWATT GEOTHERMAL PLANT

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Gambeta News

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed the construction of an 83-megawatt additional geothermal plant, setting in motion activities to add it to the national power grid by June 2022. This milestone follows a successful delivery of full steam to the Olkaria power plant. KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano, lauded the milestone as a big step forward in the country’s progress toward 100% utilization of renewable energy by the year 2030. “The construction…

NIGERIA GOVT. TO RAMP POWER INFRASTRUCTURE WITH US$4BN FUNDING

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed optimism that the various funding arrangements amounting to about US$4 billion have been put in place to boost power transmission capacity and other power infrastructure in the country would lead to an improved power supply to Nigerians. Nigeria’s electricity supply in the past two weeks went through a turbulent time, following the inability of power generation companies (GENCOs) to put a load on the national grid. The imbalance, amongst…

TOTAL ENERGIES TO HELP UGANDA TAP THE WINDPOWER GOLDMINE

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Gambeta News

TotalEnergies is making plans to help Uganda utilized its Wind power. The country currently has one of the lowest per capita electricity consumptions in the world with 215 kWh per capita per year. So far, the country has a total installed energy capacity of 882MW, according to Energypedia. Meanwhile, according to the Global Wind Energy Council reports from last year, it is said that the African continent was only tapping 0.01% of its wind power…

SPOTLIGHT ON UGANDA’S ROAD, POWER AND WATER SECTOR LEADERS

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Gambeta News

Three Infrastructure sector leaders, Ms. Allen C. Kagina (Executive Director, Uganda National Roads Authority), Mr. Selestino Babungi (Managing Director, Umeme Limited – Uganda’s main electricity distribution company) and Dr. Silver Mugisha (Managing Director, National Water & Sewerage Corporation) share information about their organisation’s roles in the development of Uganda.

TOP FINANCIER INCREASES FUNDING REQUIREMENT FOR POWER PROJECTS

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Standard Bank will not fund any new coal-fired power plant projects, but will continue to provide finance to thermal coal mining projects and companies if they meet certain criteria, it said on Thursday. Climate activists have been pressuring Standard Bank – Africa’s largest bank by assets – to curb its lending to the coal, oil, and gas sectors, which together accounted for around 4% of its lending and commitments in December 2019. Under a new…

COURT ORDERS ESKOM TO RESTORE ELECTRICITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

The North Gauteng High Court Acting Judge Anthony has ordered Eskom, south Africa power distributor to restore full maximum electricity supply to several areas in the Free State and Mpumalanga provinces immediately. Eskom was taking to court by the Applicants, the Vaal River Development Association, which represented communities in Parys and Vredefort in the Ngwathe municipality, and Lekwa Ratepayers’ Association NPC, which represented residents of Standerton, Sakhile, Meyerville and surrounds in the Lekwa Municipality. According…

SOUTH AFRICA’S ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES REVEAL WEAK GOVT’ POLICIES

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

For a leading African nation that is meant to be a shining example to other African nations, it feels so sad that they are struggling to meet the electricity demand of citizens. Over the last 13 years, various administrations in South Africa have promised to solve the electricity challenges plaguing the country. But, the situation keeps getting worse even to the point of load shedding. According to Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, Load shedding,…

ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION: WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS BEEN USED

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Transmission is one of three important aspect of electricity generation. That is why we need to understand the materials that are needed before electricity is transmitted. Transmission line is an important part of power system. The cost and life of transmission line primarily depend on the material used for making conductor for transmission line. Read full details on Electrical4U Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow…

POWER SUPPLY BOOST AS IKEJA ELECTRIC LAUNCHED FEEDERS

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ikeja Electric launched two new feeders to enable better alignment and strengthened the network. As plans to boost power supply in Lagos state, Ikeja Electric has launched two new feeders. The two new feeders are Igando 33KV and Ijegun 33KV according to Felix Ofulue, Head, Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric. He also said that both feeders will enable better alignment and strengthened the network. That area such as the White Sand Joint CDA, Mutairu Alli,…

ELECTRICITY REGULATION ACT REVISED IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

New revisions to power sector regulations could lead to upsurge in corporate PPAs The South African Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe recently announced that Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) was currently being revised. The revisions will accommodate “self-generation and facilitate municipal generation options”. While all stakeholders will be eagerly awaiting a draft of the proposed amendments before taking action, the announcement of these developments is still welcomed. The revisions are…

EGYPT AND SUDAN KICKS OFF ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION PROJECT

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt and Sudan will to begin the project to link both national grids. The project which is expected to operate at a total capacity of 50MW and further rise to a total capacity of 240MW by the end of this year. Sudan has offered USD20 million of the USD31.74 million total cost for the grid, to cover 1,000 kilometer. The state-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and Indian construction firm Larsen & Toubro are will handle…

ZAMBIA TO KICK START PROCESS FOR IMPORTING ELECTRICITY

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Zambia’s President Lungu informed his Minister of Energy to start process of importing electricity after ZECO announced rationing power. President Edgar Lungu of Zambia has informed the Minister of energy to start the process of importing electricity. This directive follows after the country was hit with a major electricity problem. The problem came up after state-owned power generating company – Zesco – announced it would be rationing power by as much as 15 hours a…

MALAWI’s PARLIAMENT PASSES LOAN BILL FOR ELECTRICITY EXPANSION

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Parliament pass loan bill for electricity expansion in Malawi. Malawi parliament has passed a loan bill that will enable them borrow fund for the nation electricity expansion. The bill for the loan which is worth US$150m will aim to increase access to electricity in Malawi. According to Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha the project has three component; like grid electrification, off grid market development fund and technical support. During the meeting, the loan bill was…

CONSTRUCTION OF PWALUGU MULTIPURPOSE DAM

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana to commence the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam in November. The meeting between the Vise President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Minister of Finance, Volta River Authority and the Ghana Infrastructural Development Fund is successful as the dam construction will being in November. The multipurpose dam will be at the Eastern region of the country. The project is very crucial as a result of the recent flooding in that area causing the damages on over 7,488.94 hectares…

ZIMBABWE NEGOTIATE MORE POWER DEAL WITH MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

Minister Advocate Fortune Chasi announced negotiation deal with Mozambique for electricity generation. Zimbabwe is negotiating a deal with Mozambique for electricity generation in the country. The 400 MW deal will enable the country prevent more power shortage which they are facing at the moment. This was according to Energy and Power Development Minister Advocate Fortune Chasi during a statement. Minister Chasi said “We are actually in the process of engaging Hydro Cahora Bassa of Mozambique…

NIGERIAN GOVT SIGNS ELECTRICITY DEAL WITH SIEMENS

Posted on July 22, 2019July 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Will this new deal help solve the nation’s problem or is this another project that will look amazing but end up being a waste of time? Electricity is an unavoidable prerequisite to any nation’s development. These is due to its role in the socio-economic and technological development of every nation. In Nigeria, electricity demand is far outstripping the supply which has become epileptic in nature. The deal currently in place with Siemens aims at strengthening…

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