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…

Rockefeller to Fund Integrated Electrification Project in Uganda

A new project has been initiated to electrify unconnected consumers in Uganda. The project will integrate…

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…

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…

Engie and Energy Web Launch “DeFi” Platform for Financing Off-Grid Clean Energy

Engie and Energy Web plans to launch a decentralised finance crowdfunding platform for clean energy projects…

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…

Clean Energy Can Provide Universal Energy Access in Lesotho – Developer

Lesotho can achieve energy security with clean energy. The country imports 50% of its current energy…

Kenya to Enact Improved Mini-Grid Regulations

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

Noon Energy Working on Low-Cost Energy Storage Solution

Noon energy is working on an alternative ultra-low-cost rechargeable battery technology. The company’s solution utilises cheaper…

South Africa Scraps Solar Panels Requirement After Tender Award

South Africa’s plans to buy emergency power from solar IPPs have been marred in controversy. The…