SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Mayor Promises to Push Migration from Eskom

Johannesburg’s newly sworn-in Mayor promises to push electricity reforms Commits to migrating supply from Eskom to…

EBRD Partners Moroccan Institute for Green Hydrogen Development

  EBRD partners with Iresen on hydrogen and clean energy development. Morocco plans to meet 52%…

AECF to Award Up to $1.5m for Clean Energy Development in Somalia

  AECH has launched the second phase of the REACT SSA programme in Somalia. Selected clean…

Claritas Capital to Fund Renewvia Energy Growth in the US and Africa with $10m

Claritas will provide $10m to Renewvia Energy Corporation. Renewvia deploys mini-grid and C&I services in Africa.…

AfDB Approves €59M for Energy Access Projects in Burkina Faso

AfDB approves €59.43m for two energy projects in Burkina Faso. Projects are expected to increase energy…

Ensuring Mini-Grid Sustainability: Lessons from Gbamu Gbamu

  Last week, I visited the solar mini-grid in Gbamu Gbamu, Ogun state. The mini-grid was…

UNDP and SEforALL Partner to Boost Clean Energy Access in the Sahel

UNDP and SEforALL sign an agreement to unlock financing in the Sahel. About 175 million people…

Gridworks and New GX to Fund SPS Expansion into West Africa

Gridworks and New GX have invested $40m in South African C&I developer SPS.  SPS plans to…

Azelio to Supply 20 Energy Storage Units for Green Agriculture in Egypt

Egypt will deploy mini-grids in the Moghra oasis.  Azelio will supply 20 storage units to store…

USTDA to Support Mini-Grid Deployment in Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

  The USTDA has awarded a grant for a feasibility study to strengthen healthcare facilities. The…