AfDB, AFD to Fund the Kakono Hydropower Plant with $276 million in Tanzania

The Kakono hydropower project in Tanzania is proceeding as planned. Both the African Development Bank (AfDB)…

Ghana Oil Project to Commence with Aker Energy Acquisition

Aker Capital AS, 100% owned by Aker ASA (together referred to as “Aker”), and The Resource…

IFC, OCP Collaborate for Green Fertilizer Development in Morocco

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a €100 million green loan to OCP Group for…

Equator Raises $40 million for Energy and Other Development in Africa

Start-ups in Africa south of the Sahara should be supported in their expansion through a new…

EU Funds €347 million for Nairobi’s BRT Line

The fundamental idea behind the Kenyan government’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) programme is inclusive and green…

An Incentive To Get It Right!

A carbon market is a structure organised for trading carbon credits. It aims to reduce global…

Electriq Power Secures $300 Million Financing for Solar+Storage Project in California

Electriq Power has entered into a multi-year agreement with a major U.S. clean-energy company. The provider…

EAIF 2023: Engie Wagers on Carbon Credits for Access to Electricity

The electrification of Africa could be supported through carbon credits. The partnership between Engie Energy Access,…

Lekela Power to be Acquired by Infinity Power

An African wind power platform called Lekela Power’s whole stake has been acquired by Infinity Power,…

EAIF to be hosted in Ivory Coast from March 21-23, 2023

The Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) will be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast from March 21-23,…