Globeleq Closes $362m Refinancing for 3 Projects in S Africa

Globeleq has refinanced 3 power plants in South Africa. In addition, the company raised $362m in…

Hanwha Q Cells Acquires RES France 5GW Portfolio

  Hanwha has acquired RES France. The deal will double Hanhwa’s portfolio on the continent. The…

Daystar Power to Expand Services with $20m IFC Loan

  Daystar closes a $20m financing deal with IFC. The company has raised over $80m this…

Plateau State Governor Appeals for Increased Off-Grid Electrification

Plateau State governor has advocated for increased off-grid electrification in the state. Sets up new Agency…

Jet Motors Set to Assemble First Electric Vans in Nigeria

  Jet Motors plan to produce an EV for the Nigerian Market. The EV will have…

Is Regulatory Uncertainty Still Considered a Barrier to Investment in the NESI?

Is there a gap in the Nigerian Energy sector? Yes, there is. Are there existing challenges…

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…

AfDB Approves $6m Grant for Initial Phase of Desert to Power Program

The $6m will be utilised by the WAPP and ECREEE. WAPP will conduct pre-feasibility studies for…

A Disruptive Innovation that Could End the Grid 

From the discovery of X-rays in the 19th Century to Uber and Netflix, disruptive innovations continue to change the trajectory…

The Renewable Investment Bag

Africa is richly endowed with renewable sources of energy. From the high radiation of sunlight to…