France’s Solar PV Deployments Rise by 177% in Q1 2021

France grid-connected solar PV capacity increases by 177% year on year. The increase was bolstered by…

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom to Extend Load Shedding

Eskom extends load shedding Urges consumers to reduce consumption Weak infrastructure to blame The state-owned electricity…

Sudanese Bank Launches Green Sukuk for Clean Energy Projects

Sudanese Bank has launched a green energy bond. The fund will finance renewable projects for commercial…

ZIIMBABWE: ZPC, EXIM Bank of India Sign Upgrade Contract

ZPC signs contract with EXIM Bank of India To carry out upgrade and construction on the…

South Africa Can Replace Ageing Coal Plants with Renewables

South Africa should replace ageing coal plants with renewable energy power plants. Banks are reluctant to…

First Privately Developed Solar PV Plants Commissioned in Senegal

The first privately developed solar power plants in Senegal have been commissioned. The plants have a…

Voltalia to Install Solar Plant at Zimbabwean Gold Mine

Voltalia will construct a solar PV plant at the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe later this…

Desert Technologies’ Wins Award for Containerized Solar Generator

Desert Technologies (DT) has won the Middle East Solar Industry Association’s (MESIA) “Best Innovation” award. The…

South Africa Extends Bidding Time for REIPPP Window 5

South African government has extended the bidding deadline for its ongoing bid window 5 RFP. The…

Tlou Energy Creates Hydrogen Strategy for Southern Africa

Tlou Energy is creating a roadmap for clean hydrogen production in Botswana. The company believes that…