World Bank Approves $168m for Solar Electrification in Burkina Faso

The World Bank has approved loans of about $168m for Burkina Faso. The loans will support…

Access to Finance: Barriers to Deploying Clean Energy Solutions

Renewable energy technologies have grown from a niche industry to an essential solution for the provision…

Renewvia Energy Set to Deploy Solar Mini-Grids in Kenya

Renewvia is set to construct solar mini-grids for Kenyan rural communities. SIMA is providing the financing…

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…

NIGERIA: Customers Complain of Poor Supply from IBEDC

Customers of IBEDC complain of poor supply Allegedly receive only five hours of supply daily Residents…

Kenya to Enact Improved Mini-Grid Regulations

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

Opes-LCEF Invests in Two East African Solar Providers

The Opes-LCEF has invested in two solar energy developers, Munyax Eco and WidEnergy. The funds will…

Nine Sustainable Businesses in Africa to Receive €1.36m PREO Grant

Nine African sustainable businesses are set to increase their impact on the continent via the PREO…

The EV Wave: Is Nigeria Ready?

With the exponential growth in sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) globally, it is becoming clear that…

FG Set to Deploy Solar Mini-Grids to Unity Schools and PHCs

Nigeria’s power minister has stated the federal government’s intention to deploy solar mini-grids in all 104…