Private Sector is Crucial for Energy Development- Prempeh

The Ghanaian Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, proposes private sector inclusion in the West African…

Actis Approves the Sale of Lekela Power

UK investment company Actis has confirmed the sale of Lekela Power. The Amsterdam-based Dutch renewable energy…

Infinity and AFC Acquire Lekela IPP

Infinity and AFC intend to continue operations and aim for a portfolio size of 3GW. Lekela…

AfDB, Others Work to Improve Energy Supply

AfDB, ECOWAS and WAPP collaborate to expand the energy market. The project covers 14 of the…

Firms Collaborate to Develop Pan-African Renewable Energy Fund

Investor Harith General Partners and Anergi Group to create Pan-African Renewable Energy Fund. PAREF will build…

Masdar, Infinity to Purchase Wind Power Producer Lekela

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company will acquire Lekela Power. The Independent Power Producer (IPP), Lekela Power,…

Lights, Current, Action: Electricity and Nigeria’s Economic Awakening  

  It is no news that energy poverty remains a critical challenge in Nigeria. The majority…

Spark+ Provides US$4m to Boost Clean Cooking Across Africa

Spark+ invests in BURN to accelerate the deployment of clean cooking solutions in Africa. The company…

AfDB Provides Finance for Climate Resilience in Ethiopia

Ethiopia receives US$830,000 from AfDB. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has awarded a grant of US$830,000…

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce Clean Energy Investment in Nigeria and 9 Countries

At the Sustainable Energy for All Forum, Michael R. Bloomberg announces $242M investment to help deliver…