MALAWI: ESCOM to Connect 126,000 Households Free of Charge

ESCOM to connect 126,000 households The connection exercise will benefit rural households in Malawi Malawi’s Ministry…

AGF and CBK Partner to Provide $7.5m Facility for Green SMEs in Kenya

AGF and CBK to provide $7.5 for solar energy SMEs. Kenya targets universal energy access next…

Baobab+ Gets €10m Funding to Expand SHS and Digital Technology Services in Africa

Baobab+ has raised €10m to finance its expansion in Africa. The clean energy provider will use…

UGANDA: Uganda Launches REA Last Mile Connectivity Project

Uganda launches last mile connectivity project UMEME to connect 87,500 rural households AfDB and other partners…

African Governments Need to Prioritise Off-Grid Energy in Africa’s Economic Recovery

A new report by UCL and BBOXX advocates for governments in Africa to prioritise off-grid solar…

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.…

Nigeria: House Moves to Ease Electricity Contracts from Procurement Act

House of representatives make moves towards the exclusion of PPA in the power sector. The House…

REA Commissions 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-grid in Kaduna

The REA has commissioned a solar hybrid mini-grid in Kaduna. The system has a capacity of…

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…

Minister Calls on the UN to Provide Financial Support for Nigeria’s Power Sector

Minister calls on the UN to provide more funds for the power sector. Increased power production…