Where Power Meets the Soil

Agriculture is the largest sector of the Nigerian economy, employing over two-thirds of the entire labour…

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…

Scatec Awarded Hybrid Solar Contracts in South Africa’s Emergency Tender

Scatec has been awarded 50MW of contracts for each of the Kenhardt 1, 2 and 3…

OMDF to Provide Subsidy for SHS Roll Out in Madagascar

  The OMDF has launched a performance-based grant in Madagascar. Under the scheme, solar kit providers…

Kenya to Enact Improved Mini-Grid Regulations

Kenya has developed new mini-grid regulations to streamline development. The government believes that the regulations will…

Cross River State to Construct ₦8.2b Hydropower Project at Obudu Ranch Resort

Cross River State set to construct Hydro Power Plant at Obudu Resort. The plant is expected…

Brazil’s Set for its First Wind-Solar Hybrid Plant

Votorantim Energia and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is set to develop solar/wind hybrid project…

Germany Seeks to Utilize West Africa’s Green Hydrogen Potential

BMBF has identified West Africa as one region with huge green hydrogen production potential. The BMBF…

AfDB, Tanzania Sign $140m Loan Agreements for Increased Power Generation

The AfDB will provide $140m in loan funding to Tanzania for the construction of a hydropower…

Saudi Arabia’s Largest Solar Plant Set for Financial Close

Saudi Arabia’s largest solar PV project is set to achieve financial close. The development of the…