FOA shared with stakeholders the role of solar energy in agricultural development in West Africa. FAO…
Category: West Africa
Nigeria, IRENA Launches Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Roadmap
The Nigerian government and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have launched the Renewable Energy Roadmap…
USADF Calls for Proposal to Finance Local Off-Grid Companies
The US African Development Foundation (USADF) is launching a call for proposals for African off-grid energy…
Ten Megawatts Hydropower Plant Completed in Kano
The Kano State Government has announced the completion of its 10 megawatts hydropower plant at Tiga…
SolarX Secures €7.5m Credit to Provide Solar to C&I Customers
The Energy Inclusion Facility (EIF) provides a €7.5 million credit facility to SolarX. The West African…
AFRICA: LeapFrog Invests $70m in Solar Kit Provider Sun King
LeapFrog Investments is participating in a Series D round of funding to finance the expansion of…
DEG Finances the Installation of Solar Microgrids in Nigeria
The German InvDEG) is providing a loan of USD 750,000 to Husk Power Systems. The company…
EU Offers Okra Solar $3.4 Million for Solar Grid Facility in Nigeria
The European Union(EU) has given approval for a $3.4 million working capital facility under the ElectriFI…
FG Earns N4.4bn From Electricity Exports-NERC
NERC reports that FGN made N4.4bn from electricity exports in three months. The plan to reduce…
Nigerian Breweries and Crossboundary Signs $10m RE Contract
Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) and CrossBoundary Energy announced the commencement of two renewable energy (solar and…