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EGE Haina obtains concession for 90-MWp solar project in Dominican Republic
Dominican power producer Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina SA (EGE Haina) has actually signed the clear-cut giving in agreement with the local nationwide power commission CNE for the 90-MWp Esperanza solar project.
Dec 15, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dominican Republic, North America, Solar Project, EGE Haina
Cox Energy Acquires Majority Stake in South African CSP Plant
Cox Energy SAB de CV to acquire majority stake in Khi Solar One, Africa's first CSP tower plant, boosting output by 30% with upgrade program.
Jul 17, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, cox energy
Berkeley Energy elevates EUR130 million for second African Energy Fund
Renewables programmer Berkeley Energy has actually elevated EUR130 million (US$ 157.5 million) in the first close of the Africa Renewable Energy Fund II (AREF II).
Jun 17, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Berkeley, AREF, AREF II
Monte Plata Solar: Caribbean-Based MPC Reaches Fin Close
MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund secures financing for phase II of its Monte Plata solar farm in the Dominican Republic. Expansion to 75.6 MWp capacity with PPA monetisation expected to be operational in 2024. German asset and investment manager MPC Capital AG leads the project.
Dec 27, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund
Czech utility CEZ to acquire Belectric from RWE
German energy business RWE is marketing solar EPC and also O&M service provider Belectric to Czech utility CEZ, Germany's government competitors authority has revealed.
Nov 22, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, EPC, Germany, Europe, rwe, Belectric, rwe renewables, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, cez
Seeking greater electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa: 'The future of energy may be built there'
The drive to electrify Sub-Saharan Africa will certainly need US$ 350 billion of financial investment and also might expose an alternative vision for the energy transition that concentrates on a decentralised, bottom-up solar-and-storage abundant grid that benefits from affordable solar power, according to research study company Wood Mackenzie.
Mar 21, 2022 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Wood Mackenzie, utilities, woodmac, energy transition, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, distributed generation
World Bank Approves $311 Million for Renewable Energy in West Africa
The $311 million funds will certainly be funded through International Development Association (IDA).
The RESPITE project will support the setup of solar as well as battery storage space capacity, near-term O&M contracts for the provision of solar supply, expansion of hydropower generation capacity, grid connection infrastructure and grid modernization and also upgrades.
Dec 23, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, world bank, Africa, chad, Togo, Boutheina Gue, IDA, International Development Association, Liberia, RESPITE, Rhonda Jordan-Antoine, Sierra Leone, WAPP, West Africa Power Pool, West Africa solar power
Ethiopia aims to set up formula for the calculation of mini-grid tariffs
Ethiopia is currently trying to set up a methodology for the calculation of electricity tariffs for mini-grid systems. Should the government’s work come to fruition, it can provide much-needed certainty to mini-grid investors.
Aug 12, 2019 // Grids, Tariffs, mini-grid systems, Ethiopia, Africa, Hizkyas Dufera, Scaling Solar
JA Solar Secures 220 MW South Africa Supply Deal
JA Solar powers South Africa's green future with 220 MW solar projects, partnering with JUWI to boost renewable energy infrastructure.
Jun 24, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, JA Solar, Africa, South Africa
German Firm PNE Sells 240-MW Solar Project in S. Africa
PNE AG sells 240-MW solar project in South Africa to NOA Group Ltd, aiming to provide clean energy to mining and agricultural sectors.
Apr 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
AIIM in Talks to Sell Renewables Stake to BlackRock
AIIM seeks investors like BlackRock to expand its renewable energy business in Africa, offering a lucrative opportunity in a growing industry.
Jun 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, BlackRock, aiim
ADB approves loan for Eritrean solar-storage project
$ 50m finance package will certainly enable construction of clean power facility 40km eastern of the capital Asmara
Apr 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, ADB, Africa, Eritrea
South Africa Releases Its Largest Renewable Energy Tender of 3,740 MW Capacity
The tender has actually been presented for take the pressure off the nation power grid run by Eskom. Presently, Africa is mired in the dire challenge of electrcity and water supply. Power outages have actually become a common phenomenon right here.
Apr 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, tender, Africa, eskom
Kenya: Offering Green Solutions at COP28, Not Aid
African President William Ruto is pushing for African nations to use sun, wind, and green mineral sources to combat global warming. He urges reform to fund climate efforts & low-carbon development. Other African nations struggle with fossil fuel dependence, looking for climate friendly industrialization supported by Europe & the rest of the world. Africa hopes to decarbonize the global economy.
Sep 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Kenya, Africa, William Ruto
Scatec Launches 60-MW Solar Farm in Botswana
Scatec ASA powers up Botswana with the launch of its 60-MW solar phase, boosting Africa's renewable energy landscape.
Mar 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Botswana, PV Power Plant, Scatec ASA










