A Practical Guide to Distributed Generation Frameworks
Distributed generation (DG) is rapidly transforming energy access across Africa, particularly within commercial and industrial sectors. As highlighted in A…
Africa
Ghana Builds Capacity in Long-Term Power Sector Planning
In March 2026, key stakeholders from Ghana’s energy sector convened in Accra for a Capacity Development Support Workshop on Long-Term…
Lesotho’s Women Energy Leadership Journey Expands with Renewable Lesotho
A new chapter in the evolving role of women professionals in Lesotho’s energy transition unfolded last month as a university…
Catalysts of Change Convene in Accra: AWER-LP Welcomes Second Cohort of Women Driving the Energy Transition
The African School of Regulation (ASR), in partnership with GET.transform, convened 35 women from across 15 African countries in Accra…
Assessing the System Impacts of Distributed Generation in Africa
As distributed generation (DG), particularly rooftop solar PV systems, continues to expand across Africa, understanding its impact on national electricity…
Strengthening Regional Electricity Market Monitoring in Eastern Africa
Last month, representatives from the Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) concluded a study visit…
SADC Energy Integration: Regional Power Trade in a Renewables Era
The theme “Driving Regional Economic Growth through Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency” saw energy leaders, policymakers, and technical experts convene in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from…
Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Grid: Advancing Renewable Energy Integration
As Zimbabwe moves towards a more diversified and renewable-based power system, ensuring the reliability and security of the national grid…
Driving Regional Energy Integration in Southern Africa
From 9–13 February 2026, energy regulators, regional institutions and development partners gathered in Vilankulos, Mozambique, to take part in the…
Powering Regional Integration: Aligning Southern Africa’s Grid for the Future
Following a series of successful country missions in Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, experts from the Southern African Power Pool…
Francophone African Nations Advance on Competitive Tenders for Renewable Energy
Africa’s energy transition is moving from promise toward practice. Countries long constrained by energy imports are accelerating renewable deployment and…
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Impact Case Studies highlighting results, lessons learned, and scalable solutions for clean, affordable, and reliable energy systems.
Distributed Generation in Africa
Across Africa, businesses and communities are increasingly turning to distributed solar power to overcome chronic energy shortages, a trend that…
Renewable Energy Auctions: Design for Risk Allocation
Renewable energy auctions are on the rise worldwide, becoming an important tool for procuring clean electricity. By encouraging competition, auctions…
Lesotho Moves Forward With National EV Roadmap
Earlier this month, Lesotho advanced its clean transport ambitions as national stakeholders met to review and strengthen the country’s draft…
Unlocking Africa’s Energy Future: The Role of Market Reform
Africa holds immense renewable energy potential, yet the continent attracts only a fraction of the necessary global investment, leaving millions…
Four African Nations Advance Distributed Generation Frameworks
From 10–14 November 2025, the Consolidation Workshop under the Policy Catalyst Distributed Generation (DG) Window convened in Cape Town, bringing…
SAPP Hosts Validation and Capacity Building Workshop for Master Plan Update
Late November, The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) assembled a 5-day validation workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of…
COP30: Mozambique’s Energy Plan Becomes Model for CPLP Regional Cooperation
A significant cross-border climate effort was displayed at COP30 on 14 November 2025, when the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries…
17 African Nations Set to Scale Up Renewable Energy Tenders
More than 70 senior officials and experts from 17 African countries came together in Rabat, Morocco, for the launch of the…