IFU and EDFI ElectriFI fund $15.5m into Zambia’s renewable energy. GreenCo’s concept entails purchasing power from…
Tag: Africa
MONUSCO Funds Solar-Power Lighting in Congo
MONUSCO works towards public lighting to reduce insecurity. The organisation subsidises solar power lamps in Mavivi.…
World Bank Announces $495m for Senegalese Project
The finances are to fund rural electricity, education, road access, and climate-resilient infrastructure projects in Senegal.…
Nigeria: Westa Solar Receives Loans for C&I Solar Installation
Westa Solar receive a €1.5 million loan from OeEB. The firm will use the loan to…
Firm Receives $1.4 Million for Solar Project
Oikocredit is providing finance to Weziza to boost rural electrification. The firm plans to connect 21…
AfDB Predicts Hike in Food and Energy Prices
AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina predicts a hike in food and energy prices. 90% of Russia’s…
Nigeria Creates A New DisCo in Aba, Abia State
Nigeria currently has 12 DisCos. APL Electric Firm is the new DisCo located in Abia State…
BGFA Funds Solar Operations in Burkina Faso
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) provides $2.5 million in funding to Oolu. The…
Egypt President Calls for Acceleration of the RE Sector
The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, calls for Egypt’s expansion of renewable energy plans. Egypt…
Solarcentury Funds Solar PV plants in Mozambique
Solarcentury Africa has closed the financing of a solar photovoltaic plant at the Balama graphite mine…