Spotlight on Mozambique’s Distributed Generation Potential
35 representatives from Mozambique’s energy sector came together for an expert training on Distributed Generation (DG) in Maputo last week.…
Capacity Building
Breaking Ground for Off-Grid Electrification in Burundi
Burundi is paving the way for accelerated sustainable electrification. Last week, the Burundi Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics and Mines (MINHEM)…
Strengthening Power System Planning Capacity as Groundwork for Africa’s Continental Master Plan
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has organised a series of specialised trainings to support the African power pools in…
Kick Off for Wind and Solar Forecasting Pilot in Peru
Last month, the Peruvian power system operator COES kicked off a pilot project for new variable renewable energy (vRE) forecasting.…
Harmonising Mini-Grid Regulation in Africa
Mini-grids have become a major focus for many African states as a means to drive rural electrification. Recognising regulation as…
Increasing Regional Collaboration for a Just Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
Representatives from 15 countries and seven international organisations came together for the 6th Plenary Meeting of the Regional Forum of…
Scenarios for the Energy Transition: Experience and Good Practices in Africa
A new IRENA report explores good practices in the development and use of Long-Term Energy Scenarios (LTES) in Africa. The…
Mozambique Announces Regulatory Framework for Off-Grid Energy Access
The Government of Mozambique has announced the approval of the country’s first complete Regulatory Framework for Off-Grid Energy Access. Mozambique…
EU Green Power Transformation Forum Underlines Renewable Electrification Potential in Eswatini
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), Business Eswatini (BE) and the Renewable Energy Association of Eswatini (REAESWA) organised the EU Green Power…
Strengthening Regulation and Power Market Capacities in Eswatini
Eswatini is building capacity for its energy sector transformation. Earlier this month, management staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources…