The social impact investment firm Oikocredit has recently extended a debut loan of $10 million to AfricInvest Private Credit (APC), with the aim of bolstering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout the African continent. This collaborative effort is...

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Construction has started on 15 solar mini-grids, which are expected to provideelectricity to thousands of people in Zambia's Eastern Province. As part of the Increase Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP) programme, the aim...

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The pan-African infrastructure investor and asset management Group, Africa50, has pledged to invest $100 million to fund and co-finance renewables-based energy transition projects and infrastructure across Africa.According to a statement, the investment is a...

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UWZ Partner Africa Project,a German environmental center, in collaboration with the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service, has launched a three-year solar training program at the Applied Technical Institute in Accra. The solar training project...

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IoT plays a major role in the transition of the energy industry by enhancing grid stability, optimizing renewable integration, and empowering consumers.The transition to sustainable energy systems is one of the most significant challenges...

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Rural Areas of Guinea Bissau are set to receive electricity through off-grid solar technologies through a project called the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP). ROGEAP will be implemented by the Economic Community of West African...

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Orange, a global telecom services provider, is opening its digital platform Orange Smart Energies to all African energy providers.The company says the goal is to enhance energy inclusion by offering "simple, prepaid access" to...

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The GEAPP said in rural areas that have the greatest electrification needs, mini-grids are often the lowest-cost solution.However, the continued expansion of mini-grids depends on overcoming a key ruraldevelopment trap.“Without significant demand for electricity, mini-grids...

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President Joseph N. Boakai has issued Executive Order #134 suspending tariffs on off-grid solar renewable energy products.Issuing the new Executive Order aligns with government commitment to continue the development of the renewable energy sector...

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This new project is being launched just a few days after the laying of the foundation stone for the Sanankoroba solar power plant. With an expected capacity of 200 MWp, it will be the...

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