Policy activity tracked since 2011.
313Verified policies
40Markets
207Primary-source records
173Since Jan 2026
What the policy data says
A current reading of regulatory direction, separated from the underlying evidence table.Leading policy theme
cross cutting
101 moves since January 2026
Most active institution
Eskom
10 linked policy records
Impact assessed
32%
Blank scores remain unassessed, not zero impact
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Compare policy activity since January 2026.Institutions setting the pace
Named institutions in policy records since January 2026.Policy evidence
Browse source-backed national, regional and continental energy policy changes since 2011. Every record links to its source.313 of 313 policies
| Announced | Policy | Market | Technology | Level | Institution | Conf | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | CMA Licensing of Climate-Focused Fund Managers Scope available in the linked source. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Capital Markets Authority (CMA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Namibia-Sany Energy Equipment Clean Energy Partnership Expand domestic power generation, localize manufacturing, and technology transfer | Namibia | cross cutting | National | Government of Namibia; Sany Energy Equipment | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme (MURP) Improve financial sustainability and service delivery of municipal electricity and water utilities in four Mpumalanga municipalities; support Just Energy Transition in coal-dependent communities | South Africa | cross cutting | National programme | African Development Bank; Development Bank of Southern Africa; UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; National Treasury (South Africa); Department of Cooperative Governance | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | US AD/CVD Circumvention Investigation on Ethiopian Solar Cells Determine if solar imports from Ethiopia circumvent Chinese tariffs | Ethiopia | solar pv | International | US Department of Commerce | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Ghana-Singapore Article 6 Carbon Credit Agreement Facilitate carbon credit transfers for Singapore's compliance market and channel investment into Ghanaian agro-industrial projects. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Government of Ghana; Government of Singapore | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Establishment of Eskom Green Develop 32GW of renewable energy by 2040; attract private capital; industrial decarbonization | South Africa | solar pv;wind | National | Eskom; Ministry of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | National Hydrogen Policy Develop blue and green hydrogen economy; GEF/UNIDO 5-year programme June 2026–December 2029 | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Energy Commission of Nigeria; Federal Ministry of Power | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-07-01 | Capacity Building Programme in Community Minigrid Development Strengthen local expertise in renewable energy systems and sustainable power solutions. | Eswatini | cross cutting | National | Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority; University of Eswatini | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-26 | Mining Sector Regulatory and Fiscal Reform (2026/27 Budget) Attract long-term mining investment; reduce regulatory uncertainty; improve geological knowledge. | Tanzania | cross cutting | National | Government of Tanzania | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-24 | Minerals-backed infrastructure financing framework Scope available in the linked source. | Zimbabwe | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Finance, Zimbabwe | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-16 | 2026 Industrial Development Strategy (Proposed) Reverse industrial decline and promote domestic value creation for critical minerals | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-15 | Proposed wholesale power pricing and vesting-contract framework Introduce competitive wholesale pricing and separate electricity cost components | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-12 | Revised National Energy Policy (PNE) Accelerate electrification, support the energy transition and strengthen power-sector governance | DR Congo | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity; Council of Ministers | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-12 | Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP) & African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) Operationalise integrated electricity market and cross-border power infrastructure | Continental (Africa) | grid | Continental | African Union Commission; AUDA-NEPAD; European Union | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-11 | U.S. DOMINANCE Act Diversification of critical mineral supply chains; establishment of permanent mineral diplomacy architecture. | United States | cross cutting | National | U.S. Congress | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-11 | 5-Year Renewable Energy Expansion Plan (2026-2031) 16 GW additional capacity | Morocco | solar pv;wind | National | Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-09 | Eskom Green Renewable Energy Business Launch Accelerate utility-scale renewable energy development; 6GW by 2030; 32GW by 2040 | South Africa | solar pv | National | Eskom Holdings | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-09 | Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) 2026 Decarbonization, industrial diversification, and digitalization to drive manufacturing growth and energy security. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Government of South Africa | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-08 | National Guidelines for Interconnecting Solar Mini-Grids to Distribution Networks Provide technical and operational standards for solar mini-grid interconnection | Nigeria | solar pv | National | Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency; Federal Ministry of Power | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-08 | Kenya Green Hydrogen Industrialization Program 5 GW of captive renewable energy for green hydrogen and industrial value chains | Kenya | solar pv;wind;geothermal | National | Government of Kenya | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-07 | Electricity Market Regulatory Reform Programme Enhance market competition, transparency, and private sector participation; improve operational and financial efficiency. | Egypt | grid | National | Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-05 | CTA Energy Reform Proposals Energy security, industrial competitiveness, reduced import dependency | Mozambique | gas to power | National | Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA); Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-05 | Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan (PF-SEAP) Improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in public institutions; promote rooftop solar PV adoption. | Ghana | solar pv | National | Energy Commission; Ministry of Energy and Green Transition; GIZ | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-05 | Extension of copper concentrate export-duty waiver Support copper production during smelter maintenance | Zambia | cross cutting | National | Government of Zambia | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-04 | Local contractor participation plan Raise domestic contractors and consultants able to compete for international projects from 33% to 80% over the next decade | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-03 | Renewable Energy Procurement Expansion Strategy Diversify energy mix, reduce reliance on hydro/gas, increase utility-scale solar and wind capacity. | Tanzania | solar pv;wind | National | TANESCO | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-02 | AESTAP–Mission 300 Phase I Strengthen Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs) in 30 countries to accelerate energy access. | Multi-country | cross cutting | Regional | African Development Bank Group; Sustainable Energy for All | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-02 | Southern Africa Critical Mineral Value Chain Programme Expand local processing of critical minerals for battery and renewable energy supply chains; strengthen ESG standards. | CD;ZM;ZW;MZ;NA;ZA | cross cutting | Regional | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-06-02 | Ferrochrome Industry Preferential Tariff Package Stabilize smelting sector and prevent industrial job losses | South Africa | cross cutting | National | NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-31 | 2026/27 Electricity Distributor Tariff Approval Standardization and approval of electricity distribution tariffs for 176 licensees | South Africa | cross cutting | National | NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-30 | National Energy Policy 2026 Full cost recovery by 2028; 78% national electricity access; private sector participation in generation, transmission, and distribution. | Ethiopia | grid | National | Ministry of Water and Energy; Council of Ministers | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-26 | Djibouti National Energy Strategy 2026–2035 100% renewable energy by 2035; 220 MW renewable capacity by 2030; universal electricity access by 2030; 50% clean cooking access by 2030. | Djibouti | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy; Ministry of Finance and Industry; Ministry of Budget; Ministry of Social Affairs | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-25 | National E-Mobility Strategy and Implementation Framework Accelerate EV adoption, expand charging infrastructure, integrate renewable energy into transport, and promote local EV manufacturing. | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Government of Ethiopia | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-25 | Transmission Infrastructure PPP Mandate Scope available in the linked source. | Kenya | grid | National | President William Ruto / KETRACO | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-24 | National Airborne Mineral Survey Increase mining sector contribution to GDP from 1% to 6%; de-risk mineral exploration. | Egypt | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-21 | Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework Establish transitional pricing and vesting contracts for Eskom during the move to a competitive wholesale market. | South Africa | grid | National | NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-20 | ONEE 2025-2030 Electricity Equipment Plan 15 GW new capacity (12 GW renewable) | Morocco | solar pv;wind | National | National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-20 | NDC 3.0 / Renewable Energy Target Update 56% renewable electricity capacity by 2030; 53% GHG emission reduction by 2035. | Morocco | cross cutting | National | Government of Morocco | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-19 | Rwanda-Tanzania Energy Cooperation MoU Power trade, energy infrastructure development, technical cooperation, investment promotion. | RW;TZ | grid | Bilateral | Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure; Tanzania Ministry of Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-19 | Wholesale Electricity Pricing Methodology (SAWEM) Establish wholesale pricing structure for the South African Wholesale Energy Market (SAWEM) | South Africa | grid | National | NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-18 | 1,500MW Generation Expansion Programme Roll out 1,500 MW of generation capacity over the next few years to secure long-term energy independence. | Eswatini | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-18 | Residential Rooftop Solar Deregulation Encourage residential solar adoption; reduce national gas consumption for power generation. | Egypt | solar pv | National | Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-16 | Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative (PCEI) Install 2MW solar plants in every constituency; decentralize energy production; enable community grid feed-in. | Zambia | solar pv | National | Zambian Parliament; Ministry of Green Economy and Environment | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-16 | National Methane Abatement Strategy Develop national implementation roadmap for methane reduction. | Zambia | cross cutting | National | Zambian Parliament; Ministry of Green Economy and Environment | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-15 | Industry Sun / Industrial Renewable Mandate Decarbonize industrial sector; reduce natural gas burn; comply with EU CBAM; add 1,000 MW of rooftop solar. | Egypt | solar pv | National | Supreme Council of Energy; Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026/27 Department of Electricity and Energy Budget and SAWEM Roadmap Market reform, infrastructure investment, grid expansion, distribution reform | South Africa | grid | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-14 | Infrastructure Fund 10-Year Fiscal Support Crowd in private capital and blended finance into strategic infrastructure projects. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Government of South Africa | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-14 | Nairobi Declaration (France-Africa Economic Partnership) Industrialization, energy transition, digital sovereignty, and regional value chains. | Multiple (Africa-wide) | cross cutting | International | France; African Union | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-11 | The Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations, 2026 Enable direct supply, wheeling, wholesale market and competition | Kenya | cross cutting | National | EPRA; Ministry of Energy and Petroleum; KETRACO; KPLC | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-09 | Lagos State Electricity Licensing Round 2026 Decentralize power supply and reduce reliance on diesel generators | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-08 | Eskom Distribution Agency Agreements (DAA) Improve electricity distribution operations, revenue collection, and infrastructure management in distressed municipalities. | South Africa | grid | Municipal | Eskom | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-06 | Green Finance and Investment Facility (DARES) De-risk renewable energy projects and catalyze private investment for 191 MW of capacity. | Nigeria | solar pv | National | Rural Electrification Agency | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-06 | Pension Fund Infrastructure Investment Reform Enable pooled pension fund investment in energy infrastructure | Ghana | cross cutting | Policy proposal | National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-04 | Updated Renewable Energy Target 2028 45% of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2028 | Egypt | wind;solar pv | National | Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-05-01 | South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) Transition to a competitive, decentralized, and transparent electricity market. | South Africa | wind | National | National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-30 | Outdoor Advertising Lighting Regulations, 2026 Reduce electricity consumption and improve lighting efficiency | Egypt | cross cutting | National | Prime Minister’s Office; Cabinet; National Authority for Regulating Outdoor Advertising | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-30 | Gabon National Energy Compact Mission 300 electrification goals; grid unification; rural electrification; private sector investment. | Gabon | cross cutting | National | African Development Bank; Government of Gabon | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-29 | EU-Morocco Green Energy Transition Support Regulatory reform, R&D, and regional hub development in Guelmim-Oued Noun | Morocco | cross cutting | Bilateral | European Union; GIZ | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-28 | Green Hydrogen Auction Framework Establish competitive procurement for green hydrogen and derivatives (ammonia, steel) | Mauritania | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Petroleum; African Development Bank | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-28 | Renewable Energy Integration Targets 2030/2035 35% renewable integration by 2030; 50% by 2035 | Tunisia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-27 | Last Mile Connectivity Programme debt recovery mechanism Last Mile Connectivity Programme beneficiaries | Kenya | grid | National | Kenya Power; REREC | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-27 | Geothermal Energy Development Strategy 150 MW by 2030; 1,500 MW long-term | Uganda | geothermal | National | Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | Kenya electricity tariff pass-through cost framework and EPRA tariff reassurance Maintain base tariff stability through FY2025/26; manage bill volatility from fuel, forex, inflation and levies | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | Draft Electricity Pricing Policy Address affordability for poor households and electricity-intensive industries; guide next multiyear price determination; limit future tariff increases to single digits | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy; Nersa | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | South Africa electricity reform policy paper Provide a single-window overview of the electricity sector reform agenda; create benchmark for reform progress | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | Kenya electricity tariff pass-through cost framework and EPRA tariff reassurance Maintain base tariff stability through FY2025/26; manage bill volatility from fuel, forex, inflation and levies | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | South Africa electricity reform policy paper Provide a single-window overview of the electricity sector reform agenda; create benchmark for reform progress | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | Draft Electricity Pricing Policy Address affordability for poor households and electricity-intensive industries; guide next multiyear price determination; limit future tariff increases to single digits | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy; Nersa | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-22 | Electricity Pricing Policy (Draft) Address affordability for poor households and electricity-intensive industries; guide multiyear price determination. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-21 | National Government Vehicle Leasing Programme (Cycle 8 EV Rollout) Lease 600 electric/hybrid vehicles and 70 EV fast chargers (200 kW) for public sector fleet transition | Kenya | cross cutting | National | National Treasury | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-12 | Draft Trading Rules for the bilateral trading market (Version 01) Establish a four-phase framework for retail electricity competition and bilateral trading. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-08 | City Power 2024/25 Tariff Redetermination Compliance with High Court ruling to redetermine municipal electricity tariffs. | South Africa | grid | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-07 | City of Cape Town 500 MW Energy Trader Tender (156S/2025/26) Reduce reliance on Eskom, lower electricity costs, diversify energy mix. | South Africa | cross cutting | Municipal | City of Cape Town | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-07 | National Industrial Strategy (2026 Update) 7.5% GDP growth by 2030; $24.6bn annual FDI | Egypt | solar pv;wind | National | Ministry of Industry | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-06 | Accelerated Renewable Energy Target 2028 45% renewable energy in the energy mix by 2028 | Egypt | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-04-03 | KIICO 2026 AI investment roadmap and regulatory reform proposals Position Kenya as AI investment hub | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Office of the Special Envoy on Technology; KenInvest | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-31 | IMF Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Climate Reform Agenda Energy transition, climate-risk management, resource governance, grid enhancement | Egypt | cross cutting | National | Government of Egypt; IMF; Central Bank of Egypt | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-29 | National Climate Atlas Provide high-resolution climate data for national development planning and risk assessment. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Ghana Meteorological Agency; Danish Meteorological Institute | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-27 | ITAC preliminary determinations on renewable energy import tariffs Review and increase import duties | South Africa | cross cutting | National | ITAC | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-27 | Lesotho Country Strategy Paper 2025-2030 Sustainable infrastructure development (energy, ICT, water); institutional capacity building; private sector competitiveness. | Lesotho | cross cutting | National | African Development Bank; Government of Lesotho | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-26 | Eskom SSEG registration fee waiver extension and prepaid registration rollout Support safe and compliant registration of SSEG systems and reduce tariff/fee barriers | South Africa | solar pv | National | Eskom; NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-26 | Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Climate Protection II (SE4C II) Accelerate renewable energy transition, grid code updates, and tariff reform | Ghana | solar pv | National | GIZ Ghana; Ministry of Energy and Green Transition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-25 | Load Reduction Elimination Programme Eliminate load reduction improve grid stability | South Africa | grid | National | Ministry of Electricity and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-25 | KIICO 2026 investment competitiveness reforms and power tariff review Improve investment climate and reduce power costs | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Presidency; Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-25 | ERB Energy Project Approvals (March 2026) Scope available in the linked source. | Zambia | cross cutting | National | Energy Regulation Board (ERB) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-25 | Mining Sector Reform and Regional Corridor Initiative Attract FDI into critical minerals; establish regional energy-industrial corridors for mineral processing. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Solid Minerals Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-25 | Net Metering Framework Enable prosumers to export excess energy to the grid | Kenya | solar pv | National | Ministry of Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-25 | Net Metering Framework Enable prosumers to export excess energy to the grid | Morocco | solar pv | National | Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-24 | Technical assistance for the program of affordable access to clean and renewable energy Operationalize the Electricity Code, strengthen regulatory capacity, and facilitate private investment in renewable energy and green hydrogen. | Mauritania | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Petroleum; European Union | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-23 | Renewable Energy Masterplan (REMP) 2026-2030 10% renewable energy by 2026; 30% by 2030 | Ghana | solar pv;wind;biomass | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition; UNDP | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-23 | Proposed Removal of VAT Registration Threshold Broaden VAT tax base by removing the Sh5 million annual turnover exemption | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026/27 Eskom and Municipal Tariff Adjustments Cost recovery for Eskom and municipal electricity distribution. | South Africa | grid | National | Eskom; NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-18 | Zambia Open Access Electricity Market Regime Third-party access to grid, private power trading, regional market integration | Zambia | grid | National | Ministry of Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-16 | ECB Integrated Strategic Business Plan (2026-2031) Energy diversification, improved affordability, and security of supply | Namibia | cross cutting | National | Electricity Control Board (ECB) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-13 | African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative Establish regulatory frameworks and business models for agrivoltaics | Pan-African | solar pv | Regional | C4SA; OECD Development Centre; UN Joint SDG Fund; Akademiya2063 | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-12 | Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) Initiative Revive idle power plants and develop private independent transmission lines | Nigeria | grid | National | Federal Government of Nigeria; Ministry of Finance Inc.; Niger Delta Power Holding Company | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-12 | SME Captive Solar Licensing Round 5 Expand captive solar capacity for SMEs | Tunisia | solar pv | National | Government of Tunisia | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-11 | National Energy Compact Connect 50 million people; mobilize $3.1bn in private investment for energy infrastructure. | Ethiopia | grid | National | Government of Ethiopia; World Bank | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-11 | South Africa Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program Mobilize $10 billion in private capital for infrastructure including transmission and renewable energy. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Treasury; World Bank | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-10 | Fuel and CNG Price Adjustment March 2026 Scope available in the linked source. | Egypt | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-09 | Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Amended Order on Unauthorised Access Scope available in the linked source. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-09 | Fifth round solar authorisation regime 287 MW solar capacity via 187 SME projects | Tunisia | solar pv | National | Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-06 | Decree No. 2.25.100 on self-generation of electricity Regulate self-generation and ensure grid stability | Morocco | cross cutting | National | Local energy authority; grid operator | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-05 | 2026/27 Electricity Tariff Adjustments Adjust electricity tariffs for Eskom direct customers and municipal bulk purchasers. | South Africa | grid | National | NERSA; Eskom | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-05 | South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) Phase 1 Introduce competitive wholesale electricity trading and day-ahead market clearing. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-05 | Transmission Grid Expansion Plan Grid expansion to support industrialization | South Africa | grid | National | Government of South Africa | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-04 | EAPP Regional Power Trading Platform Scope available in the linked source. | Regional (EAPP) | grid | Regional | East Africa Power Pool (EAPP) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-02 | EAPP Competitive Electricity Market Regional electricity market integration, cross-border trade, and harmonized regulatory framework. | Regional (Eastern Africa) | grid | Regional | Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP); Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-03-02 | Three-Year Energy Infrastructure Budget Allocation Strengthen transmission network, expand battery storage, and procure 2 GW gas-to-power. | South Africa | grid | National | National Treasury of South Africa | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-26 | AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Cushion tariff-revenue losses and finance industrial competitiveness upgrades | Continental (Africa) | cross cutting | Continental | AfCFTA Secretariat; Afreximbank | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-25 | BPE Power Sector Restructuring and Asset Optimization Plan 2026 Recalibrate NESI, enhance regulatory clarity, and mobilize private capital for power sector assets. | Nigeria | grid | National | Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-25 | Raw Mineral and Lithium Concentrate Export Ban Scope available in the linked source. | Zimbabwe | cross cutting | National | Government of Zimbabwe | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-25 | 2026 Budget Energy and Municipal Reform Package Transmission expansion, municipal utility reform, and energy security. | South Africa | grid | National | National Treasury | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-25 | Data Centre Critical Infrastructure Incentive Framework Accelerate data centre growth and digital infrastructure development. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Treasury of South Africa | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-24 | Medupi Power Station FGD Cost-Benefit Analysis Evaluate cost-effectiveness of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) vs health benefits. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Eskom | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-24 | Manganese Ferroalloy Electricity Tariff Relief Advocacy Secure electricity tariff relief for manganese smelting to prevent facility closures. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | NERSA | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-24 | Lead-Safe Off-Grid Electrification Policy Framework Mitigate lead poisoning from off-grid solar battery waste through improved regulation and recycling enforcement. | Regional (Sub-Saharan Africa) | solar pv | Regional | Center for Global Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-24 | 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill Incentivize round-the-clock industrial production; increase energy efficiency; boost export competitiveness. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | 24-Hour Economy Authority; Government of Ghana | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-22 | Circular No. 4/2026: Net Metering Regulatory Framework Standardize grid connection and metering for distributed solar PV | Egypt | solar pv | National | EgyptERA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-18 | Kenya-Egypt Strategic Partnership Framework Renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and trade expansion. | KE;EG | cross cutting | Bilateral | Government of Kenya; Government of Egypt | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-18 | Critical Minerals Expansion Investment Drive Expand critical minerals production and domestic processing capacity. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Government of South Africa | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-17 | Kenya National Carbon Registry Enhance transparency, accountability, and credibility in carbon markets; prevent double-counting. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-17 | Investment Incentive Framework Operational Directive Streamline investment incentives for priority sectors including renewable energy and manufacturing. | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Government of Ethiopia | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-16 | China zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries Zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries | 53 African nations (excluding Eswatini) | cross cutting | Regional | Government of China | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-16 | Proposed Carbon Tax Suspension Mitigate Eskom tariff increases and reduce industrial cost burden | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-15 | National Nuclear Programme Infrastructure Development Establishment of nuclear power infrastructure and project management framework | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission (ENEC) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-13 | Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity (CAEPA) Expand bilateral trade and investment; secure zero-tariff access for South African exports to China. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition; Ministry of Commerce of China | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-13 | Independent Transmission Programme Development of 1,164 km of transmission lines via private sector participation. | South Africa | grid | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-12 | State Property Company Establishment Consolidate state property management to unlock infrastructure funding and reduce leasing costs. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Public Works and Infrastructure | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-12 | Sudan Solar Mini-Grid Regulatory Framework and Pilot Program Expand rural electrification and formalize mini-grid regulations. | Sudan | solar pv | National | Sudan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum; UNDP; GEF | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-11 | 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) Utility financial viability; infrastructure maintenance; universal electricity access via mini-grid integration | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-11 | Eskom Generation Revenue Recovery Re-determination Recovery of R54.7 billion in generation revenue following High Court ruling. | South Africa | grid | National | NERSA; Eskom | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-11 | NERSA Eskom Multi-Year Tariff Decision (2025/26 - 2027/28) Approve Eskom tariff increases of 12.7% for 2025/26, 8.76% for 2026/27, and 8.83% for 2027/28 | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026/27 Electricity Tariff Adjustment Balance EEC financial sustainability with consumer affordability | Eswatini | cross cutting | National | Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-06 | ERB Energy Infrastructure Approvals (February 2026) Scope available in the linked source. | Zambia | cross cutting | National | Energy Regulation Board (ERB) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-05 | Eskom Transmission Unbundling and Asset Valuation Scope available in the linked source. | South Africa | grid | National | Eskom; Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-04 | Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) Establishment Climate change research, renewable energy, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Federal Ministry of Education | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-04 | Electricity Trading Licence Scope available in the linked source. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-04 | National Grid Hosting Capacity 2026-2030 Define grid hosting capacity to guide renewable energy investment and connection planning. | Morocco | grid | National | ANRE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-04 | South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) Industrialisation of renewable energy and battery storage value chain; 25,000 jobs by 2030 | South Africa | solar pv;bess | National | Department of Electricity and Energy; Independent Power Producers Office | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-02 | AESTAP Mission 300 Phase II Support 13 countries in implementing National Energy Compacts to accelerate electricity access. | Multi-country | cross cutting | Regional | African Development Bank | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-02 | Carbon Credit Securities Classification Proposal Formalize carbon credits as a mainstream financial asset class. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Treasury of South Africa | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-02 | Carbon Feed-in Premium (CFIP) Programme Add up to 300 MW of green electricity to the national grid | Zambia | solar pv;wind;hydro | National | Ministry of Green Economy and Environment | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-01 | New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) Bridge the $400bn annual development financing gap; mobilize domestic institutional capital; expand guarantee mechanisms. | Multiple (Africa-wide focus) | cross cutting | National | African Development Bank (AfDB); African Union | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-02-01 | Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy to 2035 (2026 Storage Target) Commission 600 MW of energy storage capacity in 2026 | Egypt | bess | National | Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-30 | Gender Impact Assessment Guidelines Inclusive energy projects | Zambia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-29 | Ferrochrome Smelter Tariff Relief Framework Reduce industrial electricity costs for ferrochrome sector to preserve employment and operational capacity | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-29 | Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) Secretariat Accelerate green manufacturing and industrialization via AfCFTA integration | Kenya | cross cutting | International | Government of Kenya; AfCFTA Secretariat | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-29 | Draft Geothermal Power Development Plan 2026-2036 Cap wholesale geothermal power prices at $0.07/kWh | Kenya | geothermal | National | Ministry of Energy and Petroleum | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-29 | Residential Solar Registration Requirement Scope available in the linked source. | South Africa | solar pv | National | Eskom; Local Municipalities | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-28 | Zimbabwe-India Energy Cooperation Framework Scale power generation, modernize ageing infrastructure, and develop gas pipelines. | Zimbabwe | hybrid | National | Ministry of Energy and Power Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-27 | Electricity Value Chain VAT Zero-Rating Reduce capital costs for generation and transmission infrastructure | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Federal Ministry of Power | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-27 | Cassava Bioethanol Value Chain Development Project Reduce foreign exchange expenditure on fuel imports; integrate bioethanol blending into the national fuel supply. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-27 | National Household Solar Generation Audit Quantify residential solar capacity; inform grid integration and infrastructure planning; update national electrification rates. | Zimbabwe | solar pv | National | Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-26 | Free Prepaid Metering Directive Universal free prepaid metering for all electricity consumers | Nigeria | grid | National | Federal Ministry of Power; NERC | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-26 | Energy Transition Plan Carbon neutrality by 2050; universal energy access | Uganda | cross cutting | National | Government of Uganda | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-23 | Revocation of EPRA Power Sector Investment and Tariff Guidelines Transition to competitive procurement and market-based tariff discovery | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-22 | Small Dams Hydropower Conversion Initiative Convert 300+ small dams into hydropower generation hubs; localize turbine manufacturing; establish centralized power-sector data pool. | Nigeria | hydro | National | Ministry of Power; Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-20 | Ferrochrome Industry Tariff Relief MOU Restore 40% of idle ferrochrome smelting capacity and prevent retrenchments | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Eskom; NERSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-16 | Energy Efficiency Lighting for Clean Energy Transition (ELECT) Project Energy efficiency, demand-side management, and human capital development in the energy sector. | Zambia | grid | National | Ministry of Energy (Zambia); European Union; Mulungushi University | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-15 | Safe Solar PV & Storage Campaign Promote safe, registered, and compliant residential solar PV and storage installations. | South Africa | solar pv | National | South African Insurance Association (SAIA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-15 | 2026 Green Bond Issuance Plan Renewable energy projects, low-emission infrastructure, greenhouse gas reduction. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Federal Government of Nigeria | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-14 | National Carbon Market Activation Policy Generate $3 billion annually by 2030 through carbon credits. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Federal Government of Nigeria | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-14 | National Renewable Energy Mapping System (GIS) Centralize geospatial data to optimize site selection for solar and wind projects. | Morocco | solar pv;wind | National | Masen | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-13 | Nigeria-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Mobilize up to $30 billion annually in green and climate finance; reduce trade barriers. | Nigeria | cross cutting | International | Federal Government of Nigeria; UAE Government | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-12 | Digital Transformation Strategy 2024-2026 Boost GDP by $10bn via AI; create 50,000 jobs; train 200,000 graduates. | Morocco | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Digital Transition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-11 | Tanzania Geothermal Development Target 2030 130MW of geothermal power by 2030 | Tanzania | geothermal | National | Ministry of Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-09 | Abolition of Solar and Battery Export Tax Rebates Scope available in the linked source. | China | solar pv;bess | National | Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China; State Taxation Administration | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-09 | National Renewable Energy Programme 2026 35% renewable energy share by 2030 | Tunisia | hybrid | National | High Committee for Private Electricity Generation | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-08 | ANRE 2024 Regulatory Reform and Tariff Adjustment Transmission tariff reduction, grid transparency, and mandate expansion to gas/hydrogen. | Morocco | grid | National | ANRE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-05 | Energy Users Block Exemption (Amended Regulations, 2026) Improve energy security and accelerate private power investment | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-05 | NERC Order on Capping of Estimated Bills End estimated billing and ensure consumers pay only for actual electricity consumption. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2026-01-01 | National Critical Minerals Strategy Local processing, value-added activities, resource certification, and ESG compliance. | DR Congo | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Mines | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-19 | Multi-Year Electricity Tariff Structure 2026–2028 Reduce electricity tariffs; Improve affordability; Support low-income households | Liberia | grid | National | Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-15 | R440bn Transmission Grid Expansion Programme — Bidder Pre-Qualification Phase 1: build 1,164 km of transmission lines to bring 3,000+ MW of new generation capacity online; later phase more than 10x the pilot scale. | South Africa | grid | National | South Africa Ministry of Electricity and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-15 | Gambia Universal Electricity Access Plan 90% national electrification by end-2025; universal (100%) electricity access by end-2026 | Gambia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines (The Gambia) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-11 | SHP Project Preparation Programme Accelerate development of run-of-river small hydropower projects in Kano, Plateau, and Oyo states. | Nigeria | hydro | National | AP3; UK PACT | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-04 | Morocco Renewable-Powered Desalination Expansion Plan Raise desalinated water share of drinking supply to 60% by 2030 (from 25%); produce 1.7 billion m3/year of desalinated water by 2030; power all new desalination plants with renewable energy | Morocco | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Equipment and Water; ONEE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-03 | Ghana US$3.4 Billion Renewable Energy Investment Plan (2025-2030) Install 1,400MW of renewable energy capacity, deploy 400 mini-grids, establish over 100 EV fast-charging stations, and expand solar-powered water pumping for agriculture within five years | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition (Ghana) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-03 | Net-Metering Application Portal (SREP/NMPV) Deploy up to 12,000 roof-mounted net-metered solar PV systems for public facilities, SMEs and households; raise renewables share from ~5% (280MW) to 7% of national generation mix by 2027 | Ghana | solar pv | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition; Electricity Company of Ghana; Northern Electricity Distribution Company; Energy Commission; Public Utilities Regulatory Commission | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-02 | Zambia Green Finance Taxonomy (ZGFT) Mobilise green capital; Standardise green definitions; Reduce greenwashing | Zambia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Green Economy and Environment; UNDP BIOFIN | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-02 | National Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025-2035 Strengthen local manufacturing, deepen domestic value addition, integrate energy with industry, boost exports, attract coordinated investment into priority sectors | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-01 | National Energy Policy Expand access; Promote renewables; Strengthen private sector participation | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Cabinet of Kenya | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-01 | Guidelines on the Commercial Framework for Interconnected Mini-Grids, 2025 Reduce commercial risk and accelerate deployment of decentralised power | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-01 | Energy (Biofuels) Regulations, 2025 Phased E5 and E10 bioethanol blending; strengthen energy security; reduce fuel imports | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Petroleum; EPRA | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-01 | National Energy Policy Expand renewable energy, strengthen private sector participation, and promote climate-resilient energy infrastructure to raise electricity access | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Cabinet of Kenya; Ministry of Energy and Petroleum | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-12-01 | PURC 2026-2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO) Adjust electricity (+9.86%) and water (+15.92%) tariffs effective Jan 1 2026; first-time inclusion of mini-grid tariffs for island/remote communities | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC); Volta River Authority | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-28 | ECOWAS Gender Equality Index (GEI) Framework Mainstream gender equality in clean energy SMEs, reduce gender gaps in energy access, and support women's leadership in energy decision-making across ECOWAS. | Benin | cross cutting | Regional | ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE); International Development Research Centre (IDRC) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-27 | Solar Manufacturing Customs Duty Reduction Scope available in the linked source. | Algeria | solar pv | National | Government of Algeria | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-26 | Minimum Capital Adequacy Requirement for DisCos Strengthen financial health of DisCos, improve liquidity, stabilise the market, deepen commercialisation, attract investment | Nigeria | grid | National | Ministry of Power; NERC | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-25 | NTCSA Market Operator Licence and Grid Capacity Allocation Rules (GCAR) Establishment of a competitive wholesale electricity market and formal grid capacity allocation. | South Africa | grid | National | National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-25 | Mission 300 Connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030 through grid and decentralized solutions. | Multiple (29 African countries) | cross cutting | International | World Bank; African Development Bank; Rockefeller Foundation; GEAPP; SEforALL | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-21 | Global Energy Transfer Feed-in-Tariff (GETFIT) Phase I Accelerate renewable energy deployment via feed-in-tariffs. | Zambia | cross cutting | National | African Development Bank; Government of Zambia | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-17 | South Africa Business Initiative for Impact (SABII) Energy transition, digitisation, human capital development, and food systems transformation. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | United Nations; Naspers; South African Government | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-17 | Revised Inflation Targeting Framework Lower inflation expectations and borrowing costs to support long-term economic growth. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Treasury; South African Reserve Bank | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-16 | Renewable Energy Oversight and Regulatory Strengthening Initiative Improve oversight, raise solar share, enforce standards, support digital licensing | Ghana | solar pv | National | Energy Commission; Ministry of Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-12 | Credit Guarantee Vehicle (Electricity Transmission) De-risk and enable private investment in high-voltage electricity transmission lines without state guarantees | South Africa | grid | National | National Treasury | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-10 | Kenya 10,000MW by 2032 Generation Target (Gulf PPP Initiative) Triple installed generation capacity from 3,192MW to 10,000MW by 2032 via PPPs with Gulf/UAE investors; cut transmission & distribution losses (23.36% average, year to June 2025); enable data-center-scale power reliability; parallel 50 mega-dam PPP program for irrigation and flood control. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Government of Kenya; President William Ruto | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-05 | AfSEM Regulatory Readiness and Institutional Capacity Initiative Advance AfSEM implementation, improve regulatory harmonisation, strengthen institutions and readiness for continental electricity trading | ECOWAS region | cross cutting | Regional | AUC; ECOWAS; ERERA; WAPP; ECREEE | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-04 | Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 28.7GW new solar PV and 35.7GW new wind by 2039 | South Africa | solar pv | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-04 | Industrial Gas Subsidy Phase-out Fiscal consolidation and alignment of domestic energy prices with global markets. | Egypt | gas to power | National | Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources; EGAS | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-04 | Green Exchange Window (GEW) Scope available in the linked source. | Rwanda | cross cutting | National | Rwanda Stock Exchange; Kigali International Financial Centre | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-03 | Convention for 5 GW Green Electricity for Industry 5 GW of green electricity for industrial use by 2030 | Morocco | solar pv;wind | National | ONEE; MASEN; ANGSPE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-03 | South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) Transition to competitive electricity trading, move away from single-buyer model, enable bilateral trading for large customers. | South Africa | grid | National | Department of Electricity and Energy; National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-02 | National Carbon Market Framework Unlock $2.5-3 billion annually in climate finance; participate in global carbon trading. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | National Council on Climate Change (NCCC); Federal Government of Nigeria | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-01 | 2026 Draft Finance Law Renewable Energy Incentives Stimulate solar manufacturing, expand hydrogen production, promote renewable energy investment | Algeria | solar pv | National | Government of Algeria | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-11-01 | Green Mineral Initiative (International Economic and Trade Cooperation Initiative on Green Mining and Minerals) Standardize ESG practices in overseas mining; promote sustainable mineral supply chains. | Multiple (Africa-wide focus) | cross cutting | International | China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-31 | Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations Support new transmission capacity, strengthen grid reliability, speed up connections, improve procurement and cost recovery | South Africa | grid | National | Minister of Electricity and Energy; Regulator | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-31 | Electricity (Development of Small Power Projects) (Amendment) Rules, GN No. 640 of 2025 Streamline SPP development; Strengthen oversight; Standardise PPAs | Tanzania | grid | National | EWURA; Rural Energy Agency | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-31 | National Energy Compact - Small Hydropower Program 10 small hydropower plants totaling 25 MW by 2030 | Cameroon | hydro | National | Ministry of Water and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-31 | Energy Transition Framework 2070 Phase out fossil-based energy; achieve zero carbon system by 2070; integrate nuclear, hydrogen, CCUS, and EVs. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) 117GW of advanced-stage renewable energy projects | South Africa | cross cutting | National | National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-29 | Cryptocurrency Mining Tariff Reform End subsidized flat-rate power for cryptocurrency miners and transition to Time-of-Use (TOU) and Availability-Based Tariffs (ABT). | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-28 | Targeted Electricity Subsidy and DisCo Capital Adequacy Framework Scope available in the linked source. | Nigeria | grid | National | Federal Ministry of Power | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-27 | I-REC(E) Issuance Framework Establish a transparent renewable energy certificate market to support corporate sustainability and attract clean energy investment. | Botswana | solar pv | National | Ministry of Minerals and Energy; I-TRACK Foundation | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-27 | Green Jobs Investment Incentive Programme Youth unemployment; green job creation; sustainable industrial growth. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-27 | South African Climate Finance Landscape 2025 Quantify climate finance flows and identify investment gaps for 2030/2050 climate goals. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Presidential Climate Commission; Climate Policy Initiative; GreenCape; Agence Française de Développement | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-24 | End of ZESA Monopoly – Electricity Distribution Liberalization Policy Open retail/distribution to private licensees; universal access by 2030; integrate renewables; connect 'dark cities'. | Zimbabwe | grid | National | ZERA; ZETDC | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-24 | Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 Add 105 GW of new generation capacity by 2039, including 25 GW solar PV and 34 GW wind. | South Africa | solar pv;wind;gas to power;other | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-23 | Free Basic Electricity (FBE) Framework Review (2025) Increase free allocation from 50 kWh to ~200 kWh; roll out microgrids and smart meters; reduce load reduction by 2026–27. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Energy and Electricity; Eskom; National Treasury; Municipalities | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-23 | Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (2025) Coal phase-out by 2040; 53% GHG reduction by 2035; 15 GW renewable capacity by 2030 | Morocco | solar pv;wind | National | Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-22 | Suspension of grid-connected solar and wind permits Grid stability and security | Uganda | solar pv;wind | National | Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-22 | Consolidated Energy Fund (CEF) Finance energy infrastructure, transmission, and renewable energy projects. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy (Kenya) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-22 | 2026 Finance Bill - Energy Transition Measures Expand renewable energy, launch gas and hydrogen projects, and improve energy efficiency. | Morocco | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Economy and Finance (Morocco) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-22 | National Energy Policy Transformation 2039 105,000 MW of additional capacity by 2039 | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Government of South Africa | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-21 | Consolidated Energy Fund (CEF) Proposal Finance energy infrastructure & RE via levies on fuel/electricity; reduce external borrowing; PPP alignment. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy & Petroleum; EPRA | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-21 | Eskom Simplified SSEG Compliance and Registration Process (2025) Simplify and reduce compliance cost; enable legal grid connection for SSEG <100 kVA; exemptions up to 50 kVA until Mar 2026. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Eskom; NERSA; Department of Labour | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-20 | IEA ACCESS Scenario (Financing Electricity Access in Africa) Universal electricity access by 2035 | Continental (Africa) | solar pv;grid | Continental | International Energy Agency | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-20 | Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025) 105,000 MW new capacity by 2039 | South Africa | solar pv;wind;gas to power;nuclear;bess | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-19 | Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025) 105 GW new capacity by 2039 | South Africa | gas to power;solar pv;wind;bess;nuclear;coal | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-19 | Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 11GW solar PV, 7.3GW wind, 6GW gas-to-power, 5.2GW nuclear by 2039; phase out 8GW coal by 2030. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-16 | Ghana Energy Transition Roadmap 2030/2060 10% renewable energy by 2030; 50% by 2060 | Ghana | solar pv;wind | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-16 | Tanzania Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Testing Laboratories Air conditioners, refrigerators, televisions, fans, and electric motors | Tanzania | cross cutting | National | Government of Tanzania; UNDP; European Union; Tanzania Bureau of Standards | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-15 | Green Skills and Renewable Energy TVET Integration Strategy Integrate renewable energy and environmental management skills into national TVET curricula. | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Labour and Skills | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-13 | Least Cost Power Development Plan (2024–2050) Add 1,500 MW of solar capacity by 2050; achieve universal electricity access by 2030. | Rwanda | solar pv | National | Ministry of Infrastructure; Rwanda Energy Group | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-08 | Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) Mobilize $3 billion by 2030; improve energy efficiency by 12% by 2030; avoid 40GW of new generation capacity; create 1 million green jobs by 2040. | South Africa | cross cutting | Continental | South African Department of Electricity and Energy; African Union Commission; UNEP | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-08 | Desert-To-Power Regional Technical Assistance Project for the Sahel (ReTAPS) - Green Mini-Grids Rural electrification via green mini-grids and mobilization of private sector investment. | Mauritania | solar pv | National | African Development Bank; ECREEE; Ministry of Energy and Petroleum | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-07 | Establishment of Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies Scope available in the linked source. | Algeria | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-06 | KenGen 10-Year Renewable Expansion Plan Expand renewable energy capacity by >1,500MW over the next decade. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | KenGen | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-03 | Deliver Training Programme for the Implementation of New Regulations on Cooling Appliances and Hydrofluorocarbons Enforcement of MEPS for cooling appliances; management of HFCs; 70% penetration of low-GWP refrigerants by 2030. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | UNDP; Energy Commission; Environmental Protection Authority | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-03 | Egypt Renewable Energy Roadmap 2027 5 GW renewable capacity by 2027 | Egypt | solar pv;wind | National | Government of Egypt | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-02 | South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) Acceleration Pledge Unlock market demand for renewables/storage, drive local industrial value chains, foster inclusive development, and build local technical skills. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-02 | Grid Modernization and Private Investment Framework Modernize transmission and distribution networks; expand regional interconnections; increase rural electrification. | Zimbabwe | grid | National | Ministry of Power and Energy Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-01 | Transparent Competitive Bidding Framework for Power Projects (2025) Replace unsolicited bids with tenders; reduce tariffs; improve transparency and quality; attract investors. | Zimbabwe | cross cutting | National | ZERA; Ministry of Energy and Power Development | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-01 | Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 105,000 MW new capacity by 2039 | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-01 | Cobalt Export Quota and Domestic Allocation System Price stabilization; domestic mineral allocation for local projects. | DR Congo | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Mines | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-10-01 | Energy Sector Governance and Competitiveness Support Programme (Phase 1) Increase electricity access to 30% by 2026; 240 MW solar capacity by 2030; improve energy sector governance. | Niger | solar pv | National | African Development Bank; Government of Niger | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-30 | Energy Transition Framework Add 400MW of renewable (solar, wind, landfill gas) capacity within 5 years; raise renewables from 7% to 15% of power mix by 2030; distribute 1.5m clean cookstoves; expand solar street lighting from 100km to 400km of roads; build 400 solar-powered irrigation schemes covering ~400,000 hectares; reach 99.98% electrification access by 2030 | Ghana | hybrid | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition (Ghana) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-30 | Eskom R320 Billion Five-Year Capital Investment Plan / Eskom Green Launch Maintain and expand Eskom's infrastructure; grow renewable, nuclear, gas-to-power and hydro generation through a new dedicated renewables business unit (Eskom Green). | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Eskom | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-26 | Kenya Clean Energy Framework (100% Green Power by 2030, Net-Zero by 2050) Universal access to clean/green power by 2030; net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050; integrates the Kenya Energy Transition and Investment Plan (Nov 2024), which projects $600bn in capital investment through 2050 across power, transport, industry and cooking. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Government of Kenya; President William Ruto | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-24 | National Energy Compact for Sao Tome and Principe – Mission 300 Raise US$190 million from the private sector to finance universal electricity access reforms under Mission 300. | São Tomé | cross cutting | National | World Bank Group; African Development Bank Group; Government of Sao Tome and Principe | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-24 | National Energy Master Plan 2035 3,000 MW capacity in 5 years, 10,000 MW in 15 years (70% renewable), universal access by 2040 | Guinea | hybrid | National | Ministry of Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-23 | PURC Q4 2025 Quarterly Tariff Adjustment 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for Q4 2025; no change to water tariffs | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-22 | Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) Energy access for 100 million people; regional grid integration; clean cooking transition. | COMESA Member States | cross cutting | Regional | COMESA; World Bank | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-22 | Independent Transmission Programme (ITP) Private sector investment in transmission infrastructure to unlock 3,200 MW of grid capacity. | South Africa | grid | National | Department of Electricity and Energy; NTCSA | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-20 | National Energy Compact for Lesotho (2025–2030) Access 53%→100%; clean cooking 45.2%→75%; 410 MW + 600 MWh; 30% women in energy; National Energy Fund. | Lesotho | cross cutting | National | MoE; DoE; LEC; LEWA; REU→REA; LEGCo; CDMU; Mission 300 SC & TWG | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-20 | National Energy Compact for Sierra Leone (2025–2030) – Mission 300 Access 36%→78%; RE 46%→52%; clean cooking 1.5%→25%; +850 MW; losses ≤20%; cost-reflective tariffs by 2028. | Sierra Leone | cross cutting | National | MOE; EGTC; EDSA; EWRC; CCDU; EGCG; Mission 300 Secretariat | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-18 | Accelerated Zero Routine Gas Flaring Target Eliminate routine gas flaring by 2026 | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Petroleum Commission | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-17 | Pacte National de l’Énergie du Togo (Mission 300) – 2025–2030 100% electricity access by 2030; 80% clean cooking; ≥63% RE share; 54 mini-grids + 156 MWh BESS; losses ≤12%; SAIDI ≤18h. | Togo | cross cutting | National | MMRE; SPE; CoPil; AT2ER; CEET; CEB; ARSE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-15 | National Energy Compact for São Tomé and Príncipe (2025–2030) Access 84%→100%; RE 5%→50%; clean cooking 62%→75%; +60 MW; losses 34%→18%; EMAE cost recovery by 2030. | São Tomé and Príncipe | cross cutting | National | MIRN; DGRNE; AGER; EMAE; Mission 300 Task Force; CDMU | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-15 | National Energy Compact (Mission 300) – 2025–2030 100% electricity access; 70% clean cooking; RE 1,282→2,640 MW; ~USD 9.13 bn investments; cost recovery by 2027; competitive IPP procurement by 2026. | Zimbabwe | cross cutting | National | MoEPD; ZERA; ZESA Holdings; REF; Mutapa Investment Fund | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-10 | National Energy Compact for Mozambique (2025–2030) Access 44%→90% (~5.6M connections); RE share 35%→50%; clean cooking 40%; +4.6 GW; +5,200 km Tx; +11,000 km Dx. | Mozambique | cross cutting | National | MIREME; EDM; FUNAE; ARENE; Mission 300 Secretariat; CNTE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-09 | Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) Transforming African industries into climate-smart growth engines. | Africa | cross cutting | Regional | AfDB; Afreximbank; Africa50; AFC | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-09 | Renewable Energy Target (Excluding Hydropower) 2030 At least 10% of electricity generation from renewable sources, excluding hydropower, by 2030 | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy and Green Transition (Ghana) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-06 | Draft Net-Billing Regulation (2025, public consultation) Enable prosumers (50 kWp – 5 MWp) to export excess power and earn credits; formalize bi-directional metering and tariff structure | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC); NEMSA; COREN | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-05 | SAPP Full Grid Interconnection Programme Connect the last three isolated SAPP member states to the regional grid: Malawi by end-2025, Tanzania and Angola by 2028. | MW;TZ;AO;ZA | grid | Regional | Southern African Power Pool; Eskom; South Africa Ministry of Electricity and Energy | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-04 | AFD-Kenya East Africa Geothermal Cooperation Agreement Accelerate geothermal energy development across East Africa by combining Kenyan deep-geothermal power expertise with French know-how in direct-use geothermal heat applications. | KE;TZ;UG | geothermal | Regional | Agence Française de Développement; Kenya Ministry of Energy and Petroleum | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-04 | Draft Net Billing Regulation Enable solar users to export excess power and earn credits. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-02 | ISA Africa Solar Facility Catalyze solar investment and de-risk projects | Ghana | solar pv | National | International Solar Alliance; Africa50 | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-01 | Pacte National de l’Énergie – Guinée (2025–2030) 100% access; clean cooking 12%→35%; +2,517 MW (1,086 solar; 791 hydro; 640 thermal); losses 30%→8%; export 200 MW by 2030. | Guinea | solar pv | National | Ministry of Energy; EDG; AGER; AREE | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-01 | NERSA Grid Curtailment Framework (4% congestion allowance) Unlock grid capacity for wind projects in the Western Cape | South Africa | wind | National | NERSA | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-01 | Africa Climate Innovation Compact and African Climate Facility Mobilize $50 billion annually for climate solutions and strengthen climate financing architecture. | Africa | cross cutting | Regional | African Union; Government of Ethiopia | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-09-01 | National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Require new buildings to set aside zones for solar energy systems; promote green building practices; strengthen climate resilience | Kenya | solar pv | National | National Construction Authority (NCA) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-30 | National Energy Compact for Kenya (2025–2030) Access 75%→100% (~5.1M connections); clean cooking 34.4%→100%; clean energy mix 83%→100%; +8,000 km Tx; +212,937 km Dx. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | MoEP; KPLC; KenGen; KETRACO; REREC; EPRA; GDC; National Treasury; CDMU | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-20 | National Energy Compact – Ghana (2025–2030) Access 89%→99%; 400 mini-grids (250k HH); 2.9M smart meters; clean cooking 36.9%→50%; RE 4%→10%; losses 27%→23%. | Ghana | cross cutting | National | MoEnGT; Energy Commission; PURC; ECG; NEDCo; GRIDCo; VRA; NPA; GHACCO; CDMU | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-20 | Eskom Renewable Energy Offtake Programme Large power users (minimum 10 MW contracting capacity) | South Africa | solar pv | National | Eskom | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-20 | Abia State Electricity Law 2025 Scope available in the linked source. | Nigeria | solar pv | National | Abia State Government | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-20 | Green Cooling Project Replacement of inefficient air conditioning units with R290-based technology | Ghana | cross cutting | National | GIZ; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Energy Commission | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-20 | SCZONE-Tokyo Metropolitan Government Green Hydrogen MoU Green hydrogen development, knowledge exchange, and market stimulation. | Egypt | cross cutting | Bilateral | Suez Canal Economic Zone; Tokyo Metropolitan Government | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-19 | Eskom Renewable Energy Offtake Programme Procurement of 291MW of solar PV capacity for commercial and industrial customers. | South Africa | solar pv | National | Eskom | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-18 | National Energy Policy 2025-2034 100% renewable electricity by 2030; universal electricity access; clean cooking by 2028. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Government of Kenya | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-18 | Electricity Tariff Structure Review Address energy poverty and unsustainable tariff increases. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Electricity and Energy | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-15 | South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) - Youth Employment Integration Mandatory integration of youth employment and skills development into renewable energy and storage value chains. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-13 | NNPC-PTDF Renewable Energy R&D and Human Capital Partnership Human capital development, joint research on renewable energy and energy efficiency, and local content promotion. | Nigeria | cross cutting | National | NNPCL; PTDF | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-13 | REA-UNDP Strategic Partnership for Clean Energy Transition Innovation, workforce development, policy implementation, and blended finance mobilization. | Nigeria | solar pv | National | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Rural Electrification Agency (REA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-08-11 | Tariff revision for off-grid solar power & partnership with International Solar Alliance Set new tariff rates balancing affordability with investor returns; support development of 400 MW solar park and 700 kWp mini-grid; feasibility studies for additional projects | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Water & Energy; Ethiopian Electric Utility; International Solar Alliance (ISA) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-31 | Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) for Transmission Infrastructure Derisk private investment in transmission infrastructure | South Africa | grid | National | National Treasury (South Africa) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-09 | Electricity Act (EA) 2023 Grant regulatory autonomy to states, achieve universal electricity access for 86 million people by 2030, add 948 MW renewable capacity for rural electrification | Nigeria | grid | Regional | Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-01 | Botswana National Energy Compact (2025–2030) Access 75%→100%; clean cooking 75%→95%; RE 25%→50%; 890 MW capacity; 300 mini-grids; 400k SHS; 15k jobs (40% women/youth). | Botswana | cross cutting | National | MME; BPC; BERA; MoF; CDMU; Green Energy Agency (2026) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-01 | Compact Énergétique du Cameroun (2025–2030) 100% access (8M connections); clean cooking 40%; 3,000 MW installed; 1 GW regional trade; 6.4 bn USD private capital; 90% cost recovery. | Cameroon | cross cutting | National | MINEE; SONATREL; ENEO; ARSEL; MoF; CDMU; National RE Commission (2027) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-01 | Solar Water Heating (SWH) Regulations 2025 Improve quality, professionalism, and adoption of solar water heating systems; reduce grid reliance. | Kenya | solar pv | National | Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-01 | Solar Water Heating (SWH) Regulations 2025 Standardize SWH industry, mandate licensing, enforce local content, and integrate SWH in new building designs. | Kenya | cross cutting | National | Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-07-01 | National Renewable Energy Development Policy (PONADER) 2020-2030 30% renewable energy in power mix by 2030; reduce fossil fuel dependence. | Benin | solar pv | National | Council of Ministers; Directorate-General for Planning and Rural Electrification (DGPER) | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-06-18 | National Energy Compact – Republic of the Congo (2025–2030) Access 60%→100%; clean cooking 20%→60%; +900 MW hydro; 200 MW solar; 2,000 km Tx; 500 mini-grids; losses 30%→15%. | Republic of the Congo | cross cutting | National | MEH; AER; E2C; ARSEL-CG; MoF; CDMU | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-06-01 | Pacte National de l’Énergie – Bénin (2025–2030) Access 42.6%→70%; clean cooking 10.5%→50%; RE share 16%→30%; RE capacity 62.3 MW→417 MW (53% of 794 MW). | Benin | cross cutting | National | MEEM; DGPER; SBEE; SBPE; CONTRELEC; ARE; MEF; WAPP; ARREC; Presidency | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-06-01 | Pacte National pour l’Énergie – Burundi (2025–2030) Access 25.9%→70%; clean cooking 5%→40%; renewables 83%→99%; capacity 204→410 MW; smart meters 100%; losses down; cost recovery 100%. | Burundi | cross cutting | National | MRMEICT; REGIDESO; ABER; AREEN; ARCP; UTESP | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-15 | National Energy Compact – The Gambia (2025–2030) Access 73.7%→100% (633k connections); clean cooking 25%→50%; RE 13%→30%; losses 21%→18%; 150 MW solar + BESS. | Gambia | cross cutting | National | MOPEM; PURA; NAWEC; MoFEA; CDMU | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-02 | Tariff Proposal To provide affordable, reliable, and scalable electricity to off-grid communities | Liberia | cross cutting | Regional | Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | Competitive Procurement Process for Solar Power Generation Boost solar power generation; attract investors to expand renewable energy capacity; ensure competitive pricing for consumers; accelerate Ghana's transition to a greener energy mix. | Ghana | solar pv | National | Ghanaian government, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | Privatized Power Generation Model Shift towards fully privatized power generation; harness gas and renewable energy resources; expand electricity access; drive inclusive growth; become an energy leader in Africa. | Mauritania | cross cutting | National | Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | National Integrated Electricity Policy Unlock $122.2 billion in investments over the next 21 years (2024-2045) to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on the national grid, and enhance the stability and sustainability of Nigeria's energy infrastructure. Enhance transmission capacity nationwide. | Nigeria | grid | National | President Bola Tinubu, Federal Executive Council, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | LookSee & Sanedi Home Energy and Carbon Certification Programme Provide homeowners with insights into energy consumption; reduce emissions and electricity costs; promote energy efficiency; support South Africa’s 2030 residential energy targets; help homeowners and buyers make sustainable decisions; inform future energy policies; open access to green funding. | South Africa | cross cutting | National | Standard Bank (LookSee), South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | Pacte National sur l’Énergie – Union des Comores (2025–2030) 100% access; clean cooking 0.5%→30%; RE 9%→45%; losses 37%→20%; SONELEC cost recovery 80%→90%; gender ≥32.5%. | Comoros | cross cutting | National | MEEH; SONELEC; AREE; MoF; CDMU | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | Approval of congestion curtailment as a constrained generation ancillary service Unlock grid capacity; Enable renewable connections; Reduce load-shedding | South Africa | grid | National | NERSA; NTCSA | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-05-01 | Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025 (Legal Notice 83 of 2025) Unified 20-year national energy planning; multi-sectoral integration; county-national alignment | Kenya | cross cutting | National | EPRA; Ministry of Energy and Petroleum | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-04-30 | Finance Bill 2025 Increase cost of solar and wind generation equipment; widen the tax base,Introduce VAT on taxable goods imported/purchased for direct use in prospecting/exploration | Kenya | solar pv | National | Parliament of Kenya / National Treasury | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-02-17 | Rwanda energy policy Increase the share of clean power in the total mix over time by diversifying power generation resources, Government intends to provide universal access to electricity using both on-grid and off-grid solutions by 2030. | Rwanda | cross cutting | National | Ministry of energy, Rwanda | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2025-01-20 | National Program for the Development of Renewable Energies 22 GW of renewable capacity by 2030; 15 GW by 2035; 10% of Europe's green hydrogen demand by 2040. | Algeria | solar pv;wind;other | National | Ministry of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies; Sonatrach; Sonelgaz | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2024-12-01 | National Energy Compact – Ethiopia (2024–2030) Access 75% (70% grid/30% off-grid); clean cooking 8%→57.74%; capacity 9,761→14,000 MW; non-hydro RE 5.6%→15%; Tx 20,390→30,000 km; Dx 179,000→456,000 km. | Ethiopia | cross cutting | National | MoWE; EEP; EEU; MoF; PEA; EIH; CDMU; NECSC | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2024-12-01 | National CBAM Implementation Plan Prepare Egyptian industrial exporters for compliance with the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting January 2026. | Egypt | cross cutting | National | Cabinet; National Committee for Carbon Reduction | B | evidence ↗ |
| 2019-01-01 | Renewable Energy Policy 1,100MW by 2025; 2,100MW by 2030 | Zimbabwe | solar pv;hydro | National | Ministry of Energy and Power Development | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2015-01-01 | Ghana Nuclear Power Programme Development of commercial nuclear power capacity | Ghana | cross cutting | National | Ghana Atomic Energy Commission; Nuclear Power Institute; Ministry of Energy and Green Transition | A | evidence ↗ |
| 2011-01-01 | National Energy Efficiency Program Save 63 million tonnes of oil equivalent by 2030; reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 200 million tonnes; create nearly 180,000 jobs. | Algeria | cross cutting | National | Ministry of Energy; National Agency for the Promotion and Rationalization of Energy Use (APRUE) | B | evidence ↗ |