Tag: Electricity
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Millions Could Save Hundreds by Switching Energy Plans with One Phone Call
Big Savings at Hand: Why Your Energy Bill Might Be Higher Than It Needs to Be New analysis shows that more than 2 million households are paying more than they need to for electricity. With rising energy costs and complex billing structures, many consumers assume their current plan is the best option. In reality, there…
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Kenya Local Electricity Generation: Growth and Trends 2000-2022
Overview: A steep rise in local electricity generation Kenya’s local electricity generation has evolved rapidly over the last two decades, marking a notable shift in the country’s energy landscape. Starting from around 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2000, output climbed to more than 11.8 TWh by 2021 and reached about 12.7 TWh by 2022. This trajectory…
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Kenya’s Local Electricity Generation: 20-Year Growth
Introduction: A decade-and-a-half of rapid expansion Kenya has emerged as a notable case study in local electricity generation, showing how a nation can expand its grid with a mix of traditional and renewable resources. From a modest start at about 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2000, the country’s generation capacity and output have surged over the…
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Why African Banks Must Lead Urban Infrastructure Projects
Why banks should lead Africa’s urban infrastructure push As Africa’s urban population continues to rise, the continent faces a pivotal choice: who should finance the backbone of its future cities? Nigerian, Kenyan, South African, and other African banks are uniquely positioned to lead urban infrastructure projects—housing, electricity, water, and transport—by leveraging local knowledge, patient capital,…
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Power Consumers to See Rs0.65/Unit Refund in December Bills
Overview of the Refund Plan Power consumers in Pakistan could see a reduction in their December electricity bills, thanks to a proposed refund of Rs0.65 per unit. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to approve the adjustment, arguing that distribution companies charged customers more than the…
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World Energy Outlook 2025: IEA’s Insightful Global Energy Forecast
Overview: What the World Energy Outlook 2025 Adds The IEA’s World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2025 is the authoritative benchmark for understanding how global energy markets, technology, and policy interact to shape our energy future. Released annually, the WEO synthesizes the latest data on energy supply, demand, and emissions, providing scenarios that help governments, businesses, and…
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Power tariff cut by Rs0.48 per unit: Nepra’s monthly fuel adjustment explained
Nepra announces a Rs0.48 per unit power tariff reduction The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a notable decrease in electricity prices, reducing the tariff by Rs0.48 per unit. The adjustment is part of the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, which calibrates tariffs to reflect fluctuations in fuel costs and generation mix. As a…
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Unconventional Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene: MIT Physicists Unveil Key Evidence
Revealing a Quantum Leap: Magic-Angle Graphene and its Superconducting Puzzle Superconductivity—where electrical resistance vanishes and electricity flows with perfect efficiency—has long promised transformative energy and information technologies. The latest findings from MIT physicists add a compelling chapter to this story, presenting key evidence for unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle twisted graphene. This discovery delves into how…
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ECG Wins Big as PDS Compensation Claim is Dismissed in London Arbitration
ECG Triumphs in London Arbitration A London-based arbitration tribunal has ruled in favor of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), substantially rejecting the $390 million compensation claim lodged by Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd. (PDS). The decision marks a decisive turn in a long-running dispute over the termination of PDS’s management contract for ECG, a…
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PDS loses $390m claim as London arbitration tribunal rules in favour of ECG
London Arbitration Rules in Favor of ECG, Denies PDS Compensation A London-based arbitral tribunal has delivered a decisive ruling in favor of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), effectively dismissing Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd. (PDS) claim for around $390 million. The decision, which stems from a dispute over the termination of PDS’s management contract…