COP28: Zambia to Get First Green Bond by Year-End

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced the registration of its green bond with the…

COP28: Nigeria, Other African Countries to Join BESS Consortium

Nigeria and several African countries have expressed interest in joining the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)…

Global Carbon Budget Shows CO2 Surge in 2023

The Global Carbon Budget report published during COP28 has shown that CO2 emissions increased this year.…

AfDB: Africa’s Hydropower Plant Set for Upgrades

Bank officials of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced that the bank is drawing up…

COP28: Scatec Signs Solar Project Pact in Egypt

Norwegian renewable power producer Scatec has signed a pact for a project to deploy 1 GW…

UAE Banks Commit $200bn to Green Finance in Dubai

In a significant move at an event in Dubai dedicated to finance, banks in the United…

Scatec Wins South Africa’s Battery Storage Project Bid

Norwegian renewable power producer Scatec ASA has won the preferred bidder status for the 103-MW/412-MWh Mogobe/Ferrum…

REA to Showcase Wins at COP28 With Side Events

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria will host a multi-format side event at the Nigeria…

AfDB Approves $131m Loan for Egypt’s Green Economy

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $131 million loan to Egypt to bolster its…

Access Bank, Asolar to Power SMEs, Communities with Solar Gadgets

Access Bank Plc, in collaboration with Asolar, has launched a renewable energy solution to tackle power supply…