USTDA Awards Grant for Grid Integration for Clean Energy in Algeria

The USTDA has awarded a $588,100 grant to the Algerian system operator GRTE. The funds will…

Gridworks and New GX to Fund SPS Expansion into West Africa

Gridworks and New GX have invested $40m in South African C&I developer SPS.  SPS plans to…

USTDA to Support Mini-Grid Deployment in Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

  The USTDA has awarded a grant for a feasibility study to strengthen healthcare facilities. The…

Fortress Issues Sustainable Bonds for 5.8 MWp of Solar Power

  Fortress REIT is issuing sustainable bonds to raise $70m. The funds will fund the installation…

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…

Manufacturers Making Their Own Power

We all know that Nigeria is a country with not enough electricity to go around. For…

‘Most Powerful Tidal Turbine Deployed in Scotland

  A new tidal turbine has been deployed in Scot The turbine is capable of generating…

Botswana Set to Deploy 12 Solar Power Plants

  Botswana’s state utility has signed PPAs for its first two independent solar projects. 12 solar…

ZESA to Develop Cost-Effective Power Generation Master Plan

  Zimbabwe is exploring cheap power generation options. The country currently has an electricity deficit of…

EIB Releases Report on Scaling Off-Grid Solar in Africa

The EIB and ISA have released a report that tackles challenges with off-grid solar financing. The…