Husk Power Signs Agreements with REA to Electrify 7 Communities with Solar Hybrid Mini-grids

Husk Power Systems, the leading rural energy services company operating solar mini-grids in Africa and Asia,…

Baobab+ Gets €10m Funding to Expand SHS and Digital Technology Services in Africa

Baobab+ has raised €10m to finance its expansion in Africa. The clean energy provider will use…

IRENA, IAEA Develop Continental Power Master Plan

IRENA and IAEA assist African Union to develop a continental power master plan. The initiative is…

GHANA: AGI Urges Ghanaian Government to Address High Electricity Tariffs

AGI urges a review of high electricity tariffs Says the tariffs hinders competition in the sub-region…

AfDB Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform Reaches Financial Close

The African Development Bank has reached a financial close on financing agreements for a $20 million…

India’s C&I Solar Capacity to Grow by 47% This Year

C&I segment to see 47% growth in India this year. The growth will be boosted by…

Why are Investors Divesting from Fossil Fuels?

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

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,…

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…

Tata Power to Grow Capacity to 15GW

  Tata Power wants to increase its clean energy portfolio to 15GW over the next few…