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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
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
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
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
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
New South Wales receives 40GW of applications for brand-new renewable energy zone, representing a US$ 72bn investment
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has received applications for nearly 40GW of renewable generation and also storage space projects for its scheduled Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) amid huge passion in clean energy sources in the state.
Feb 16, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, tender, Oceania, new south wales, nsw, rez, renewable energy zone
Blue Elephant Energy terminates prepared IPO after US$ 89m cash injection
German renewables possession operator Blue Elephant Energy has shelved prepare for an initial public offering (IPO) after it secured a EUR75 million (US$ 88.8 million) cash money injection.
Jul 12, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, IPO, Europe, Athos, Blue Elephant Energy, Felix Goedhart, Thomas Maier
MPC Energy acquires 15.8-MWp solar plant in Mexico
MPC Energy Solutions NV (OSE: MPCES) announced on Tuesday that it has actually developed an existence in the Mexican renewables market with a set up procurement of Los Santos Solar I (LSSI), a 15.8-MWp functional solar photovoltaic (PV) plant situated in the north state of Chihuahua.
Nov 9, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Mexico, North America, PV Power Plant, MPC Energy Solutions NV
Trungnam Group launches the largest solar farm in Vietnam in the middle of renewables drive
Trungnam Group officially ushered in the 500KV transformer station as well as 220/500KV Grid line, as well as the 450 MW Trung Nam Thuan Nam solar power plant on October 12th, 2020 in Phuoc Minh commune, Thuan Nam area of the south-central Ninh Thuan Province. It's a spectacular occasion as well as vital project in celebration of the 14th Ninh Thuan provincial Party's Congress, 2021-2025 terms.
Oct 13, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Asia, Vietnam, PV Power Plant, Trungnam Group
Mali spares solar from VAT, import responsibilities
The step stands for a progression in the application of the National Action Plan for Renewable Energy (Paner), whereby the West African country intends to mount 1.42 GW of renewable resource by 2030.
Apr 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Africa, Mali, tax