Germany Approves Emergency $9.6bn Climate Protection Programme

Germany has approved an emergency climate protection programme. The funds will help in developing energy-efficient infrastructure…

World Bank Approves $168m for Solar Electrification in Burkina Faso

The World Bank has approved loans of about $168m for Burkina Faso. The loans will support…

TANZANIA: All Villages on Tanzanian Mainland to be Connected by 2022

All villages in the mainland to be connected by 2022 REA Phase 2 launched Villages in…

Oolu Solar, RP Global Set Up New Solar Venture

Oolu and RP Global set up a new solar venture, Westa.solar. Westa.solar will deploy commercial and…

AfDB to Train Stakeholders on How to Access Green Financing

The AfDB plans to train stakeholders on how to access green funding for sustainable projects. The…

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…

KENYA: Stop Hiring External Private Auditors – MPs to Kenya Power, KETRACO

The Kenyan Parliament has ordered the public energy companies under the Ministry of Energy to stop…

Axian Set to Double Capacity of Madagascar Solar Park

Axian plans to double its 20MW solar park in Madagascar. The expanded plant will feature a…

AfDB to Provide €83m Loan for Green Recovery in Egypt

AfDB to provide €83 million for Electricity and Green Growth Support Program. The programme aims to…

Niger Joins World Bank’s Solar Scaling Initiative

Niger has joined the World Bank’s Scaling Solar initiative. The World Bank will help the country…