AfDB Approves $27.39 Million For Solar In Ghana
African Development Bank To Fund Ghana’s Mini Grid & Solar PV Net Metering Plans
Thursday, 03 Feb 2022
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will support the development of 67.5 MW of new renewable energy capacity in Ghana, to be installed through mini grids and solar PV net metering, with a grant of $27.39 million.
New RE Venture With 8 GW Initial Pipeline
Masdar & W Solar JV To Develop Renewable Energy Projects In Africa, CIS & Elsewhere
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022
With an initial pipeline worth 8 GW of clean energy projects, Abu Dhabi’s Masdar and local diversified business group Alpha Dhabi Holding’s solar subsidiary W Solar Investment have launched a clean energy joint venture (JV) with an initial pipeline of projects worth 8 GW.
52 MW Solar Plant Online In Kenya
Globeleq Grid Connects 52 MW Solar Project In Kenya For Kenya Power
Monday, 24 Jan 2022
A 52 MW DC/40 MW AC solar plant has come online in Kenya as one of the 1st independent power producer (IPP) owned utility scale solar projects in the country and the only renewable power plant in the coastal region, says Globeleq that has formally announced its completion.
Botswana Announces Solar PV Tender
Botswana Power Corporation Seeking Proposals For 6 Solar PV Projects
Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022
State owned electricity utility of Botswana, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has launched a tender seeking proposals from interested companies for the development of 6 solar PV power plants in the African nation.
11 Solar Mini-Grids Coming Up In Lesotho
Africa’s ‘2nd Largest’ Project Financed Mini-Grid Transaction Achieves Financial Close
Monday, 10 Jan 2022
Lesotho based OnePower or 1PWR has raised LSL 75 million ($5 million) each from EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (EDFI ElectriFI) and UK government’s Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) for 1.8 MW mini-grids.
Mini Grid Development Call In Uganda
RTI International Seeking Solar & Storage Mini-Grid Developers For Ugandan Village
Monday, 10 Jan 2022
The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) through its Power Africa Off-grid Project (PAOP) is inviting applicants for grants to develop solar mini grids in Uganda to ensure safe and reliable electricity for refugees and host communities in off-grid regions.
Shell Backs Clean Energy Financier
AI-Enabled Clean Energy Financing Platform Nithio FI Attracts Oil Giant
Friday, 07 Jan 2022
The independent charity of Royal Dutch Shell, Shell Foundation has become an investor in artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled clean energy financing platform in Africa, Nithio FI (Financial Intermediary).
Mozambique: Floating Solar Consulting Tender
EDM Exploring Floating Solar Feasibility For Mozambique’s Chicamba Dam
Wednesday, 05 Jan 2022
The state-run utility in Mozambique, Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) is exploring the feasibility of establishing a floating solar power plant in Chicamba Reservoir of 44 MW Chicamba Dam in the country’s Manica province, for which it is looking to hire consultants.
Technical Consultant For Mini-Grids In Rwanda
Rwanda’s Development Bank Prepping For Round 3 Of Renewable Energy Fund
Monday, 20 Dec 2021
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) is looking for a consultant to provide technical and engineering services for round 3 of its $48.9 million funding round to be launched for the implementation of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).
World’s ‘Largest’ Green Ammonia Plant Planned
Hive & Linde Complete Pre-feasibility Study for Green Ammonia Project In South Africa
Friday, 17 Dec 2021
UK based solar energy company Hive Energy’s Hive Hydrogen wants to establish the world’s ‘largest’ green ammonia plant in South Africa with capacity to produce 780,000 ton annually.
Release By Scatec Enters Into Lease Agreement With ENEO
To Deliver 36 MW Solar & 20 MW/19 MWh Storage Plants In Cameroon
Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021
Pre-assembled, modular and re-deployable solar power and storage system provider Release by Scatec announced that it has entered into a lease agreement with electricity company ENEO in Cameroon.
Fitch Solutions 2030 Global Solar Outlook
China & US Outperforming Markets Till 2030; Watch Out For Namibia
Wednesday, 08 Dec 2021
Through 2030, China and the US will continue to maintain their stronghold as the top 2 largest global solar markets, according to the analysts of Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research.
100 MW AC Solar Project Planned For DRC
IFC Announces Large Scale Solar Project In DRC To Support Mining Industry
Monday, 29 Nov 2021
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and independent power producer (IPP) Globeleq have come together to support a 100 MW AC solar power plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which will support mining operations and economic activity in the region.
Algeria Preps For 1 GW Solar Tender
11 Sites Pinned For 1 GW Solar Deployment In Algeria Under Solar 1000
Friday, 26 Nov 2021
The Algerian Ministry of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies has selected 11 sites for 1 GW of solar energy capacity, to be deployed under the government program dubbed Solar 1000, and awarded through a competitive tender process.
South Africa’s Mining Industry Adding RE
3.9 GW Solar, Wind & Storage Planned To Relieve Pressure On Eskom
Thursday, 25 Nov 2021
The Minerals Council South Africa said the mining industry in the country is actively making efforts to add up to 3.9 GW of renewable energy in the form of solar, wind and battery storage projects to ‘relieve pressure’ on the sole national utilit.
60 MW Côte d’Ivoire Scaling Solar Update
9 Pre-Qualified Bidders For Côte d’Ivoire’s Scaling Solar Tender
Wednesday, 24 Nov 2021
A total of 9 companies and consortia have made it to the list of pre-qualified bidders for 60 MW solar energy tender launched by the Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Mines, Oil and Energy and Côte d’Ivoire Energies (CI-Energies) under the aegis of the World Bank’s Scaling Solar program.
60 MW Solar Plant Online In Malawi
Malawi Switches On Its 1st Utility Scale Solar Power Plant
Friday, 19 Nov 2021
The 1st solar PV plant to connect to the national grid in Malawi, 60 MW AC Salima Solar was recently inaugurated by the country’s President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on 170-hectare site in Salima district.
Floating Solar Plant In South Africa
1st Floating PV Project In Cape Town As a ‘Groundbreaking Pilot’
Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021
The University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa will monitor the data of a ‘groundbreaking pilot’—a floating solar power plant set up at the Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works in Western Cape using Ciel & Terre’s Hydrelio floating platforms.
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