Electricity

Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held a meeting with the ministry's crisis management committee to review operational plans safeguarding the unified power grid and ensuring electricity supply continuity, amid ongoing regional military escalation.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

A new report from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) indicates that customers in Kenya experience an average of 8.39 hours of power outages per month. This marks an improvement from 9.15 hours in the previous year but still exceeds regulatory targets. The report also details restoration times and interruption frequency.

South Australia has achieved the world's highest proportion of renewable energy generation, reaching 84 percent from solar and wind in the final quarter of 2025. This shift has led to a 30 percent drop in wholesale electricity prices compared to the previous year, making them the lowest in Australia. The state's progress highlights the economic advantages of large-scale renewable adoption with battery support.

February 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Ethiopia's Electric Power has achieved 80% of its electrification development targets using domestic suppliers. This effort supports the green economy and expands local investment. Anwar Abare, head of communications, shared these details with Fana Digital.

Preliminary findings from the Special Investigating Unit into the 2020 streetlight contracts in Nelson Mandela Bay have uncovered fraud, corruption, and organized crime. Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa informed Parliament that officials violated supply chain rules and financial laws. The probe, initiated last July, involves three companies and over 10 officials.

January 03, 2026 Reported by AI

A long-standing electricity supply disruption in Fereqa, Bale Zone of Oromia Region, has been resolved. The Ethiopian Electric Power service introduced a new mobile substation to restore power to affected areas. This addresses repeated concerns from local residents.