Revego Africa Energy, a fund manager specialising in acquiring operating assets in the renewable energy sector, has announced an investment in three solar photovoltaic plants in South Africa. The…
In Malawi, the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is providing a $25 million loan for the Golomoti solar project. The project is already in the operational phase and is being developed under a…
In Nigeria Engie Energy Access, the subsidiary of the French giant Engie, has signed a $60 million financing agreement with CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA). This partnership concerns the…
Below, Eddie Rich, CEO of the International Hydropower Association, writes about the most common misconceptions and myths about hydropower that the organisation deals with daily.
“There is only one…
On 15 September 2022, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Rabat, Morocco…
The global energy crisis is boosting interest in low-emissions hydrogen and the pipeline of projects is expanding, but only a small share of projects are under construction around the world.…
The Namibian Electricity Control Board (ECB) has issued generation and export licenses to Schonau Solar Energy for a 125MW solar PV plant being developed by renewable energy company Emesco.
The…
Speaking at the signing of three power purchase agreements with wind power generators, Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said the South African government remains committed to supporting…
A sustainability-driven energy service provider has successfully commissioned decentralised solar energy solutions in Senegal, Nigeria and Mali.
Kowry Energy, a sustainability-driven energy service…
New report confirms growth in renewable jobs despite multiple crises and calls for targeted industrial strategies to create stable supply chains and decent jobs.
Exclusive: A further 35,000 flights have operated almost empty, with climate campaigners calling the revelations ‘shocking’
More than 5,000 completely empty passenger flights have flown to or from…
Coastal urban centers around the world are urgently looking for new, sustainable water sources as their local supplies become less reliable. In the U.S., the issue is especially pressing in…
Independent Power Producer (IPP) Emerging Markets Energy Services Company (EMESCO) has received approval from the Namibian authorities to build a 125 MWp solar power plant in Karasburg. Its output…
Under the Energising Development (EnDev) programme, its management body is inviting tenders for the selection of a consultancy firm for the development of solar irrigation in central and eastern…
The first edition of the African Electric Mobility Week is being held from 25 to 29 October 2022 in the Kenyan city of Nairobi. Several start-ups, researchers and investors are expected to attend to…
The Tunisian government is distributing solar-powered water heaters to 4,000 families. These kits will help optimise energy consumption in this North African country currently affected by an…
Ten local start-ups will compete to showcase their sustainable energy supply innovations at the Energy Investment Village, which opens on 18 October 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.
In South…