Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology has called for the local production of solar cells. Dr…
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ION Energy Raises $3.6m from Amazon and Others in Pre-Series Round
ION has raised $3.6m in its pre-series funding round. The company plans to grow its team…
Top French Administrative Court Gives Government Climate Action Ultimatum
France’s highest administrative court could penalise the government for failing to meet climate targets. The council…
New Solar Cheaper than Coal in Asia and Europe – BNEF
BNEF reports that constructing new solar plants is now cheaper than constructing and operating coal plants…
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…
G7, DFIs to Invest over $80 billion in Africa’s Private Sector
G7 countries plan to invest $80 billion over the next 5 years. The investment will focus…
G7 Agree to Meet $100bn Climate Finance Pledge
G7 leaders agree to provide $100b annually to combat climate change in developing countries. The group…
Proparco and EAIF Provides €165m for 46MW Biomass Power Plant in Ivory Coast
Biovea Energie intends to develop a biomass power plant in the southeastern part of the Ivory…
Tunisia Needs Increased Local Financing for Accelerated Renewables Deployment
Tunisia needs local financing to accelerate clean energy deployment. The procurement and permit process for grid-connected…
Ivory Coast: Vergnet Hydro to Upgrade Boreholes with Solar Pumps
Vergnet Hydro has been awarded an €18 million contract to rehabilitate 1,000 boreholes in Ivory Coast.…