The Government of The Gambia (GoG) is interested in realizing the opportunity of “greening1” its power sector to promote a more sustainable economy, in particular given that energy access stands around 40% countrywide (average 12% rural) and installed capacity is only 102MW, with more than 98.5%...

A key step towards achieving universal electricity access by 2025 is a well-structured procurement framework for investment by credible Independent Power Producers (IPPs).The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) is working resolutely to roll out its new competitive procurement framework for renewable...

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with a size of 2.345 million km² and a population of approx. 82 million., relies on mining activities for its economy. Its GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world. The total installed power capacity is 2,590 MW, mainly from large hydropower, however, only...

The Africa Mini-Grid Market Acceleration Programme (AMAP) is a technical assistance (TA) programme implemented by AfDB to expand private mini-grid investment on the African continent. This will be accomplished through four pillars: i) Opening New Markets (designing bankable, national mini-grid...

The project entails the development, construction and operation of a 20 MW IPP geothermal power plant in the Lake Assal region, 80 km away from the city of Djibouti. Following the exploration phase, private operators will be competitively selected for the construction and operation of the power...

The project aims to support the enabling environment for private sector participation in developing renewable energy in Comoros. Access to electricity remains relatively limited in Comoros, with only 8% of the population being serviced in the three islands (Grande Comore, Moheli and Anjouan). The...

The project aims to support the development of a power generation master plan expected to highlight the various renewable energy options for Burundi in the ‘power generation segment’, paving the way for strong private sector participation which is critical for meeting the massive challenges of the...

Burkina Faso, just as most African countries is largely dependent on agriculture (39% to GDP) and having high poverty incidence with close to half of the population at or below poverty line. Among the issues holding back the country’s economic growth are the insufficient, unreliable and costly (up...

Access to clean, modern, and reliable energy in Angola remains low – 33% countrywide, 69% in urban areas, only 6% in rural areas (IEA, 2016). As part of its long-term development strategy the Government of Angola (GOA) aims to expand electricity access to 60% of the population by 2025. Renewable...