Why are Investors Divesting from Fossil Fuels?

  Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy fuels formed from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter over…

Is Regulatory Uncertainty Still Considered a Barrier to Investment in the NESI?

Is there a gap in the Nigerian Energy sector? Yes, there is. Are there existing challenges…

SEFA Approves Record Number of Transactions in 2020, Secures $90 Million in New Funding

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved seven high-impact projects worth $54 million in 2020,…

The Renewable Investment Bag

Africa is richly endowed with renewable sources of energy. From the high radiation of sunlight to…

Daystar Power Secures $20m Facility from IFC

The facility will help Daystar Power deliver against its project pipeline in Nigeria.  Today, Daystar Power,…

GCF Approves $170.9m in Co-Financing for AfDB’s LEAF Programme

  The GCF has approved $170m in financing for AfDB’sLEAF programme. The programme aims to strengthen…

EDF Aims to Mobilise Diaspora Remittances For Rural Electrification

EDF has launched a new platform to support electrification in rural areas in Africa via diaspora…

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…

Accelerating Off-Grid Electrification with Natural Gas

  In sub-Saharan Africa, about 600 million people lack access to electricity. For example, in Nigeria,…

Eswatini Look to Renewables to Reduce Electricity Imports

Eswatini is seeking to reduce its energy dependence. The country is seeking to deploy renewable energy…