U.S. Solar Prices Rise; Solar Constitutes 56% of New Electricity Addition in H1 2021

Solar prices increase in all segments year on year. Solar is responsible for 56% of new…

Illinois Legislature Passes 100% Carbon-Free Energy Bill

The Illinois State legislature passed a bill that aims to move the state to carbon-free energy…

NIGERIA: Chinese Firm to Develop Smart Metering Plant in Bayelsa

Clou and Jumbo Goois Global Services are set to establish a smart metering plant The meters…

Boreal to Launch Solar-Powered Water Desalination System in Kenya

Boreal will commission a water desalination plant in Kenya later this month. The plant will produce…

The Digest From the 62nd Power Dialogue

Waste represents a significant and underutilised resource for renewable and clean energy generation in Nigeria. The…

AFC to Mobilise $3bn for Climate-Resilient Projects in Africa

AFC plans to raise $2bn in 3 years to fund climate-resilient projects. The funds will be…

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…

ARM, Harith to Set Up $250m Facility for Clean Projects in West Africa

ARM and Harith plan to establish a $250m fund for green projects. The fund will mobilise…

SunFunder to Provide $4m for SHS Deployment in Malawi

SunFinder will provide $4m to Yellow from SHS deployment in Malawi. The company provides SHS under…

World Bank to Provide $380m for 1GW Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant in Indonesia

The World Bank will provide $380m for a pumped-storage power plant in Indonesia. The plant will…