Ghana’s Ministry of Energy has greenlit a $3.4 billion renewable energy initiative designed to accelerate the country’s shift toward clean power, with priority given to schools, hospitals, and universities. Announcing the plan during a stakeholder engagement on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions under the LEAF Assessment Project on August 7, 2025, Seth Mahu, from the...
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Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM Delivers Main Power Equipment to Seversk
The rotor of the steam turbine and the stator of the generator set for the innovative BREST-OD-300 reactor power unit have been delivered to the construction site of the Generation IV Pilot Demonstration Energy Complex in the city of Seversk, Tomsk Region. The complex is being built at the Siberian Chemical Plant (part of the...
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Electricity is Getting Cheaper Across Africa
Electricity is becoming more affordable in Africa as renewable energy scales up. From mini-grids to solar home systems, falling generation costs are translating into lower tariffs, especially in off-grid and rural areas. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency More Africans are spending less on accessing electricity than before, largely thanks to the accelerating shift toward renewable...
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Power Restored in Tamale Following Ministry’s Intervention
Electricity supply has been fully restored to Tamale and surrounding areas after successful engagements led by the Ministry of Energy. The move comes after workers from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Volta River Authority (VRA) reversed their earlier decision to suspend operations in the area. The Ministry commended the swift cooperation among...
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Tamale Faces Power Supply Risk as VRA/NEDCo Staff Withdraw Services Over Assaults
Tamale and nearby communities may soon experience disruptions in electricity supply following a service withdrawal by staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced. The decision to halt services was taken after an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2025,...
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BOST Advances Solar Energy Push to Power Fuel Depots Under National Green Transition Agenda
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) has launched an ambitious solar energy initiative across its major fuel depots, reinforcing its commitment to Ghana’s national Energy Transition Framework. This strategic rollout forms part of BOST’s broader sustainability agenda aimed at cutting emissions, reducing fuel costs, and aligning with the country’s goal of achieving net-zero...
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VRA’s Anwomaso Thermal Power Project Honoured as Project of the Year at 2025 NPMC Awards
The Volta River Authority’s (VRA) Anwomaso Thermal Power Project has clinched the prestigious Project of the Year award at the 2025 National Project Management Conference (NPMC) and Project Management Excellence Awards, cementing its reputation as a leader in infrastructure development and energy innovation. The award, presented at a ceremony held at Aqua Safari Resort in...
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Government of Sierra Leone Completes 33kV Power Line Installation Between Bo and Kenema
The Government of Sierra Leone has completed the installation of the 33kV transmission power line between Bo and Kenema. According to recent updates, the network will be powered in the coming weeks, bringing stable electricity to more than 300000 people across the two cities and nearby areas. The project is part of a broader energy...
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Liberia: Police Accused of “Ruthless” Treatment of Hijab-Wearing Woman Resisting Arrest Over Power Theft Allegation—Public Divided
Monrovia – In the space of just 24 hours, the Liberia National Police (LNP) swung from pledging a full investigation into the alleged forceful removal of a Muslim woman’s hijab to declaring that no investigation was necessary because “the video is clear.” The incident, captured in a viral video and involving a visibly distressed woman...
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GRIDCo Staff Receive Training in Renewable Energy Financial Modelling
Tema, GhanaStaff of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) recently benefited from a comprehensive training programme on the economics and financial modelling of variable renewable energy (VRE) systems, aimed at enhancing the company’s capacity to support Ghana’s clean energy transition. The intensive workshop, held in Tema, was facilitated by energy economist and consultant Dr. Theo...