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…

China to Reopen Coal Mines to Meet Rising Power Demand

China plans to reopen several coal mines. This is in response to rising electricity demands. Electricity…

The Key to Lighting up Africa

What is the key to lighting up Africa? Poor energy access has been the primary cause…

Why are Investors Divesting from Fossil Fuels?

  Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy fuels formed from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter over…

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,…

Canadian Solar Wins Colombia’s First Battery Storage Tender

Canadian Solar awarded the first BESS project in Colombia. The 45MW/45MWh battery storage will help improve…

Wärtsilä to Develop 100% Hydrogen Engine and Power plant Concept by 2025

Wärtsilä pioneering significant test programme for pure hydrogen engines to enable fully decarbonised energy systems The technology…

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…

Tata Power to Grow Capacity to 15GW

  Tata Power wants to increase its clean energy portfolio to 15GW over the next few…

Oolu Solar, RP Global Set Up New Solar Venture

Oolu and RP Global set up a new solar venture, Westa.solar. Westa.solar will deploy commercial and…