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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
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
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Lower wafer costs, module purchase, and also a brand-new assembly line
Sveck, China's leading vendor of EVA movies for PV modules, has actually disclosed strategies to checklist shares in Shenzhen. China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp. has actually picked Longi as well as EGing to specifically provide 238 MW as well as 112 MW of panels for its projects, with Longi likewise revealing wafer cost cuts. Jincheng Machinery, at the same time, has actually begun elevating funds to establish a brand-new assembly line.
May 26, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Inverters, China, Asia, Risen Energy, LONGi, GCL New Energy, China Solar, China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp., Jincheng Machinery, Power Construction Corp. of China
Off-grid solar sector witnesses sales of 4.1 million products in six months
Industry body Gogla and the World Bank’s Lighting Global program said the last six months set a record for off-grid solar deployment. Solar home systems and other small off-grid appliances are being used in ever larger numbers.
Nov 1, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Residential, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Asia, Africa, Gogla, Lighting Global
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
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
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
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
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