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…

MUFG Secures $163m Financing for 300 MW Solar Project in India

  MUFG has closed financing for a 300MW solar plant in India. Azure Power will develop…

ARE, SIAZ sign MoU to Boost Clean Energy in Zambia

  ARE and SIAZ has signed an MoU to accelerate clean energy deployment. Both organisations will…

Eskom Needs $10bn to Shut Down Coal Power Plants

Eskom says it needs $10bn to phase out coal generation. The company plans to repurpose some…

Korea to Provide $600m for Clean Energy Investment in Africa

Korea will provide $600m for energy projects in Africa via the KAEIF facility. The funds will…

Germany Approves Emergency $9.6bn Climate Protection Programme

Germany has approved an emergency climate protection programme. The funds will help in developing energy-efficient infrastructure…

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…

African Energy Transition Remains Key Focus at African Energy Week 2021

  Through informative conference sessions, productive networking events, and interactive workshops, AEW 2021 will unite global…

IFC, Rockefeller Foundation to Unlock $2bn Private Funding for Distributed Clean Energy in Africa

Both organisations will mobilise up to $2bn in private sector investment. Funding will prioritise countries where…