Africa’s growing population and rapid urbanisation are driving up energy demand and carbon emissions, compounding the…
Category: Renewable Energy
ENGIE Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids in Nigeria
ENGIE Energy Access has commissioned 15 solar mini-grids across Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa states in Nigeria.…
Plenitude Commences 200 MW Solar Development in Spain
Italian energy firm Plenitude has begun construction on the Entrenúcleos solar park, a 200-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic…
UK’s BII Commits $300m to Boost Egypt’s Wind and Solar Projects
The British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution, has committed $300 million to…
Ghana to Raise $4bn for 24-hour Economy Initiative
The Ghanaian government plans to raise $4 billion over the next four years to fund its…
Afreximbank Calls for More Green Infrastructure Investment
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has urged stronger and more coordinated investments in green infrastructure across…
NCC, REA Partner to Cut Telecom Diesel Use with Renewables
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have launched a joint initiative…
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Sign $27bn in Energy Deal
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have signed multiple agreements and memorandums of understanding valued at approximately $27…
Tranos Begins Construction of Solar Panel Factory in Nigeria
Tranos, a Nigerian engineering and manufacturing company, has started building an 800-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV)…