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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.…
Firm Receives $1.4 Million for Solar Project
Oikocredit is providing finance to Weziza to boost rural electrification. The firm plans to connect 21…
Firm to Expand US Renewables with 20GWh Power Purchase
II-VI Inc will use 100% renewable electricity at several domestic sites. II-VI is procuring renewable energy…
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…
Nigeria: Vandalism Caused National Grid Failure – Minister
Minister of Power, Aliyu Abubakar, says vandalism caused the failure of the national grid. Nigeria loses…
Zimbabwe, Mozambique Renews Energy Supply Agreement
EDM and ZESA renew bilateral power supply agreements. According to a report from the Independent Daily…