EDFI Backs the Development of 11 Solar + Storage Mini-Grids in Lesotho

Several financiers plan to fund OnePower’s mini-grid project in Lesotho. OnePower will install 11 solar plus…

TotalEnergies, Amarenco Secures 58MW in French Rooftop Solar Tender

The joint venture won a total of 194 projects. TotalEnergies aims to acquire 35GW gross RE…

KENYA: Kenyan Off-grid IPPs to Enjoy 50% Tax Cuts

Kenya approves tax cuts for off-grid IPPs The Finance Act now recognises tax incentives to large…

BRD Launches SHS Initiative for Low Income Households in Rwanda

Rwanda’s Development Bank (BRD) has launched an initiative to provide SHS to about 10,000 households. Organisations…

REA Signs Contracts for the Provision of PUE Appliances for Rural Mini-Grids

The first phase of the PUE programme. This programme aims to increase productive energy use in…

AFD to Provide $100m Climate Financing Facility to FirstRand

AFD is launching a $100 million loan to FirstRand for climate change mitigation and adaptation. FirstRand…

Algeria Set to Launch 1GW Solar Project

Algerian authorities have identified 11 sites for solar deployment. The plants will be deployed under the…

Husk Power Targets 1 Million Connections by 2030

Husk power plans to connect at least 1 million new consumers in Africa and Asia. In…

COP26 – Daily Updates

Day 11- Cities, Regions and Built Environmental Day Today’s discussion and commitments are geared towards ensuring…

Are We Seeing Coal’s Final Act?

Coal, a foregone fuel for climate advocates, is gradually bouncing back following the global energy crisis;…