Even though Africa has abundant natural resources that could address the continent’s unmet energy needs, it…
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Informa Markets Announces Launch of Africa Energy Expo
Informa Markets, organisers of Middle East Energy, today announced the launch of its latest exhibition, Africa…
EU to Support Kenya’s Clean Energy Ambitions
The European Union [EU] and the German Development Corporation [GDC] have committed to strengthening their support…
DRC: Nuru secures $1.5m for solar mini-grids in Goma, Kindu and Bunia
E3 Capital (previously Energy Access Ventures), Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP), and Proparco, the French Development…
The AMP Programme launched for Electrification in Burkina Faso
A 40 MWh battery storage system will be installed at the plant, enabling the electrification of…
Qotto Raises $8m to Distribute Solar Home Systems
Qotto just finished a Series A round of fundraising with multiple investors to expand throughout West…
UN Launches Solar Minigrids Program in Somalia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Somalia have launched an ambitious solar minigrids program to…
Zimbabwe to Start Operating New Coal Power Unit by March
Zimbabwe will start operating a new unit at its only coal-fired power plant by March, the…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Is Struggling — Collaborative Business Models for Distributed Energy Resources Can Help
Of the approximately 200 million people in Nigeria — sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy — 85 million…
Oikocredit Lends Yellow $5 million for Solar Kit Roll-Out
Yellow is obtaining funding to increase its operations in sub-Saharan Africa. The $5 million loan was…