electricity supply
Coverage of electricity supply in the Nexus archive.
- Africa’s data center growth needs power sector overhaul
Africa's data center growth requires power sector reforms to attract private investors and meet AI's energy demands. The continent hosts only 160 data centers, aging grids hinder expansion, and 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity access. The IMF warns that without improved power and digital infrastructure, AI's economic benefits for Africa will be minimal.
- Ethiopia: Rural Citizens Bear the Brunt As Most Ethiopians Still Lack Reliable Electricity Supply
Most Ethiopians lack reliable electricity supply, with rural citizens disproportionately affected. The government received poor ratings from a majority for its energy provision, according to Afrobarometer.
- Rising fuel costs boost African EV sales
Rising fuel costs in sub-Saharan Africa, driven by the Iran war, are slowing overall vehicle sales but boosting electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Chinese EVs are priced similarly to internal combustion engine alternatives, and high fuel costs in import-reliant markets like Kenya are making EVs more attractive for high-usage consumers and fleet operators. However, weak charging infrastructure, unreliable electricity supply, and high financing costs may limit widespread EV adoption.
- New power minister promises visible improvement in electricity supply, says progress won’t be dramatic
The new power minister has pledged visible improvements in electricity supply but cautioned that progress will not be dramatic. The minister emphasized that achieving 24/7 power is a long-term goal, not an immediate outcome.