distribution networks
Transmission and Distribution
New Zealand: Powerco to trial wireless power transmission technology
Kiwi start-up Emrod claims to have developed the world’s first long-range, high-power, wireless power transmission as an alternative to existing copper line technology.
Transmission and Distribution
Next-gen grid architecture: A prerequisite for grid modernisation
In this article, grid architecture is examined as an intended aid in managing the complexity of the grid modernisation process.
Transmission and Distribution
World Bank programme to enable electricity trade in West Africa
The World Bank Board approved a total of $300 million in credits and grants to support reforms that will help promote electricity trade in West Africa.
Transmission and Distribution
Eskom: Storms caused damage to network infrastructure in Cape Town
Eskom is experiencing a high number of faults in greater Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape after the recent storms caused severe damage to network infrastructure.
Transmission and Distribution
Op-Ed: Electricity is an essential service during COVID-19 crisis
Electricity is an essential service, yet its profile in the context of the COVID-19 global health emergency has been well below that of others.
Transmission and Distribution
India looks into privatising electricity distribution companies
COVID-19 has impacted the revenues of the electricity distribution companies in India, as such government is considering privatising the distributors.
Transmission and Distribution
“City of darkness” no longer – AfDB supported electricity project lights...
The African Development Bank's $38 million Juba Power Distribution System Rehabilitation and Expansion Project is almost completed according to a release by...
Transmission and Distribution
Nigeria: Proposed free electricity supply is not feasible
The implementation of the proposed two-month free electricity supply to Nigerians is unlikely to materialise due to the structure of the electricity supply industry in the country.
Business and markets
Grid reliability in SSA is a neglected gem
In many sub-Saharan African countries, urban access rates are relatively high – and in these settings, the primary issue is poor grid reliability.
Transmission and Distribution
DEWA achieves new world record in customer electricity services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved a new world record in electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) per year.
