What's new in Africa Power sector - 11th September 2017

Hello dear friends,

This is the 11th edition of my newsletter about what's going on in the power sector in Africa. Basically commented articles I get from the press and my connections, with some personal opinion and food for thoughts. Hope you enjoy it.

NIGERIA: Biggest Power Plant Owed $352 Million by Government. Know more >>

The massive debt from the utilities to the IPPs in Africa generally should be sorted out as it impacts the bankability of new projects.

ZIMBABWE: Econet Msasa, Graniteside to Be Powered By Solar. Know more >>

In the developed world this wouldn't be reported in the news, but in Africa shows a good sign that we start seeing distributed power happening.

ARTICLE: Delivering Reliable Electricity Quickly the Power Africa Way. Know more >>

Tenders or direct negotiation? Join the discussion.

UGANDA: CEO of Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game. Know more >>

Sometimes we come across stories that deserve to be told. Some will succeed, a lot won't. But all have the merit of having tried.

LIBERIA: New solar power solution for rural area. Know more >>

For sure a small project but the solution for electrification in Africa also requires a long tail approach.

Op-Ed: Turning Africa’s lights on should be a homegrown priority. Know more >>

The relation between electrification, socio-economic development and immigration is evident.

KENYA: $1.5 Billion Microgrid Market Opportunity. Know more >>

Good overview of the Microgrid potential in Kenya.

TENDER KENYA: Study on Solar PV market. Know more >>

For the consultants in my network.

ZIMBABWE: utility plans first 300MW of solar. Know more >>

Ambitious. Adding to the follow up list.

ZAMBIA: Sterling & Wilson starts work on 54MW solar project. Know more >>

Seems the solar PV projects out of the scaling solar tender are finally breaking ground. Good job.

Now the sales pitch: If you know about power projects in Africa looking for a co-developer and equity partner please send them my way.

That's all for today. Keep well, keep energyzed.

Jorge Lascas