Ghana faces several power deficits amounting to nearly 250MW, which escalate during maintenance periods and grid breakdowns. (Image source: Sanjit Bakshi/Flickr)
Nigerian conglomerate Sahara Group is set to build a 2,000MW thermal plant in Ghana in a bid to boost the country’s generation capacity
The interconnectivity would ensure a stable supply of power to eastern and southern African nations. (Image source: Kenmainr/Flickr)
The governments of Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania have signed an MoU for US$1.2bn for a power interconnector project between the three countries
Annobon Province is located in Equatorial Guinea, and relies on off-grid electricity sources such as generators. (Image source: Eaton)
US-based power management company Eaton has agreed to supply electrical engineering services and power distribution equipment for the construction of a 5MW solar microgrid system in Annobon Province, Equatorial Guinea
The summit will address the various issues pertaining to sustainable power generation in Africa, including scope for financial assistance. (Image source: Hopeabrams/Flickr)
The Powering Africa: Summit is scheduled to be held in Washington from 28-30 January 2015, with attendance from delegates belonging to over 12 African nations and various public/private sector companies from the US
Nigeria plans to utilise gas from Niger as a major source of energy for power generation. (Image source: JoeyGannon/Flickr)
Nigeria has signed an MoU with Strancton Limited to develop a 1,000MW power plant in Katsina State