The Northern Cape province of South Africa receives a new solar power plant. The project adds…
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AFD to Provide $100m Climate Financing Facility to FirstRand
AFD is launching a $100 million loan to FirstRand for climate change mitigation and adaptation. FirstRand…
MFS Completes 10MWp Solar Plant in South Africa
MFS has completed a 10MWpp solar plant in South Africa. The Plat will supply power to…
GWEC Launches Initiative to Accelerate Wind Deployment
The GWEC has launched an initiative to accelerate the deployment of wind energy in Africa.…
GE Commissions Africa’s First Fully Digital Substation in Senegal
GE has commissioned Africa’s first fully digital substation. The station will allow for more flexibility and…
NIGERIA: Osinbajo Protests Move to Defund Gas Projects
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opposed the move to defund gas projects in African countries. Africa…
Nigeria Requires $400bn to Meet SDG7, Net-Zero Targets – FG
Nigeria needs $400bn to meet the 2030 SDG7 target. 5 African countries contribute 50% of the…
EIB Releases Report on Scaling Off-Grid Solar in Africa
The EIB and ISA have released a report that tackles challenges with off-grid solar financing. The…
Africa Unlikely to Meet Universal Electricity Access Targets – UNECA
Electricity access in 24 African countries is below 50%. Africa needs a $40m annual investment…
Eskom Needs $10bn to Shut Down Coal Power Plants
Eskom says it needs $10bn to phase out coal generation. The company plans to repurpose some…