SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Mayor Promises to Push Migration from Eskom

Johannesburg’s newly sworn-in Mayor promises to push electricity reforms Commits to migrating supply from Eskom to…

Winch Energy Deploys Modular Solar Solutions in Uganda and Sierra Leone

Winch will deploy modular solar solutions to 49 sites in both countries. All RPUs are expected…

Germany Commits $134.5m to SEFA

  German government commits $134m to SEFA. SEFA aims to unlock private investment in clean energy…

Claritas Capital to Fund Renewvia Energy Growth in the US and Africa with $10m

Claritas will provide $10m to Renewvia Energy Corporation. Renewvia deploys mini-grid and C&I services in Africa.…

AfDB Approves €59M for Energy Access Projects in Burkina Faso

AfDB approves €59.43m for two energy projects in Burkina Faso. Projects are expected to increase energy…

World Bank Solar Project to Electrify over 5,000 Remote Households in Kenya

The World Bank is funding a clean energy access project in Kenya. The $4.58m (KSH503m) project…

Gridworks and New GX to Fund SPS Expansion into West Africa

Gridworks and New GX have invested $40m in South African C&I developer SPS.  SPS plans to…

Azelio to Supply 20 Energy Storage Units for Green Agriculture in Egypt

Egypt will deploy mini-grids in the Moghra oasis.  Azelio will supply 20 storage units to store…

USTDA to Support Mini-Grid Deployment in Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

  The USTDA has awarded a grant for a feasibility study to strengthen healthcare facilities. The…

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…