AREF II Raises €130m for Clean Energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II (AREF II) has raised a total of €130 million. The…

Axian Set to Double Capacity of Madagascar Solar Park

Axian plans to double its 20MW solar park in Madagascar. The expanded plant will feature a…

SAPVIA Believes that Embedded Generation Threshold Increase will Accelerate C&I deployments

SAPVIA believes that the increased threshold will lead to increased solar energy availability. The association estimates…

IFC, Rockefeller Foundation to Unlock $2bn Private Funding for Distributed Clean Energy in Africa

Both organisations will mobilise up to $2bn in private sector investment. Funding will prioritise countries where…

SOUTH AFRICA: Couple Electrocuted in Johnnesburg

Couple electrocuted 10 days after their wedding Residents report shower shocks City Power institutes investigation In…

Africa Losses $150 Billion to Inadequate Electricity Supply

Africa losses $150 billion annually to poor electricity supply, says Kola Adesina Seeks stakeholders support for…

DPA, Econet Partner to Deploy Energy Storage

DPA and Econet have partnered to deploy energy storage systems in their facilities. Econet plans to…

Zimbabwean Company Launches Tender for 4.5 MWp Solar PV Plant

The tender is for 4.5MWp solar PV to be developed in stages. The selected company will…

Globeleq Commences Construction of Solar Plus Storage Plant in Mozambique

Globeleq has commenced construction for its 15 MW solar PV plant in Mozambique. The plant will…

SOUTH AFRICA: Ministry of Environment Suspends Environmental Assessment for Karpowership Project

Ministry of Environment suspends environmental assessment for Karpowership project. Green Connection NGO alleges Karpowership breached EIA…