Powering Progress: A Deep Dive into Rwanda’s .2 Billion, 1,066MW Energy Masterplan

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Rwanda is executing a transformative energy strategy, aiming to more than double its generation capacity to over 1 GW by 2034 through a diversified mix of hydropower, solar, and nuclear. This expansion builds on a remarkable 20-percentage-point increase in national electricity access over five years, now at 85.4%, with solar playing a critical role in reaching off-grid households. Hydropower remains the cornerstone, with several major projects underway, complemented by aggressive solar development to ensure resilienceContinue Reading

Beyond the Storm: How Extreme Weather Exposes South Africa’s Fragile Grid and What It Means for the Future

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Severe storms are crippling South Africa’s power grid, with KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Free State provinces facing critical outages as flooding and damaged infrastructure hinder repair efforts. This event starkly exposes the nation’s acute vulnerability of critical infrastructure to climate-driven extreme weather, a systemic risk costing African economies billions annually. The immediate crisis underscores a broader, urgent need for resilient infrastructure and proactive climate adaptation strategies to safeguard both economic stability and vulnerable populations.Continue Reading

Absa Bank Uganda to facilitate UEDCL million power distribution expansion plan

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Absa Bank Uganda’s landmark $50 million facility to UEDCL is a catalytic investment in Uganda’s economic infrastructure, marking the distributor’s first major debt financing. The capital will directly expand electricity access to over 200,000 new customers by 2026 while modernizing the grid to improve reliability and integrate renewables. This strategic partnership underscores how targeted private-sector financing is essential for achieving national development goals, specifically Uganda’s Vision 2040 and NDP IV targets for industrialization. Ultimately, the dealContinue Reading