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…

Acwa Power Raises $746m Via Sukuk Bond Issuance

Acwa Power has raised $746 million through a 7-year Sukuk or Islamic bond issuance. The funds…

Niger Joins World Bank’s Solar Scaling Initiative

Niger has joined the World Bank’s Scaling Solar initiative. The World Bank will help the country…

ZIMBABWE: Tariffs Will Continue to be Reviewed in Line With Inflation – Minister

Tariffs will continue to rise in line with inflation ZETDC last month raised tariffs by 30%…

Enel Commences Operation of 716MW Brazilian Wind Farm

Enel says it has started operations in South America’s largest wind farm. The 716MW plant will…

KENYA: COMESA Hails Kenya for Achieving 75% Electricity Access

COMESA hails Kenya for a 75% access rate To upgrade energy infrastructure for improved access Appoints…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa to Allow Private Generation

South Africa to allow private generation of electricity Up to 100MW approved for private investors The…

Solad Partners with Arizona State University to Accelerate Mini-Grid Deployment

Solar is partnering with Arizona State University to accelerate mini-grid deployment. Solad will utilise ASU’s LEAPS…

Namibian Bank Raises Over $16m from Country’s First Sustainability Bond

Bank Windhoek issued US$16.72 million worth of sustainable debt. The country had issued its first green…

NIGERIA: LCCI, MAN Lament Poor Supply to Manufacturers

LCCI decries poor supply to industries MAN says poor supply affects market competition The Lagos Chamber…