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As the festive season approaches, businesses and investors alike can draw surprising parallels between the holiday cheer of Christmas and the precision of financial modelling. Santa’s workshop might be a mythical operation, but its efficiency, scalability, and resource management hold valuable lessons for anyone building a robust financial model. 🌟📈 1. Mapping the Scope: PlanningContinueContinue reading “🎄 The Art of Financial Modelling: Lessons from Santa’s Workshop 📊🎅”

Distribution of identified renewable energy potential in Africa. Source: International Renewable Energy Agency (2013), based on the Global Atlas Africa stands at the cusp of a renewable energy revolution, with the continent’s vast natural resources positioning it as a global leader in clean energy development. However, as promising as the opportunity is, financing renewable energyContinueContinue reading “Unlocking Renewable Energy Financing: Challenges and Opportunities in Africa 🌌📈”

Morocco is emerging as a key player in Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, with significant contributions from Chinese EV manufacturers leading the charge. The country’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and ambitious renewable energy goals have made it a hub for electric mobility investments. 🌱🔋 Recent Developments in Morocco’s EV Sector Xi Jinping’s Visit Highlights EVContinueContinue reading “🌍 Morocco and Chinese EV Makers: Driving the Future of Electric Mobility ⚡🚗”

Egypt’s renewable energy sector has achieved another milestone with the announcement that Empower New Energy will provide USD 50 million to fully finance a 40 MW solar project pipeline. The projects are part of Engazaat’s portfolio and are underpinned by 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with leading commercial and industrial clients. This development marks aContinueContinue reading “🌞 Egypt’s 40 MW Solar Pipeline Secures USD 50M Financing 🌍🔋”

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the data center industry, driving unprecedented demand for compute power, storage capacity, and energy efficiency. From enabling generative AI videos like OpenAI’s Sora, which requires substantial computational capacity to generate high-quality video content, to powering advanced machine learning workloads, the trend is clear: data centers must evolveContinueContinue reading “🌍 AI-Ready Data Centers: Capturing the Opportunity Through Financial Modelling 📊💻”

Uganda’s renewable energy landscape is set to expand with the announcement of financial close for a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the north-western region of the country. Ninety One’s Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has committed approximately USD 18 million to support AMEA Power in delivering this transformative project. 🌱⚡ KeyContinueContinue reading “🌞 EAAIF Invests in Uganda’s Energy Future: 20 MW Solar Project Reaches Financial Close 🌍🔋”

Tunisia is setting its sights on the future of renewable energy with plans for its first offshore wind project. , this initiative signals a commitment to sustainable development and regional energy leadership. With a planned capacity of 250 to 500 MW and integrated energy storage, this project represents a significant leap forward in Tunisia’s renewableContinueContinue reading “🌊 Tunisia’s Offshore Wind Project: A Step Toward Clean Energy Leadership 🌍”

In a significant milestone for clean energy investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, UK-based investment manager Camco has announced the first close of its second clean energy debt fund, the Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP2), at USD 185 million. This 20-year climate-focused fund underscores Camco’s commitment to driving sustainable energy solutions across the region. 🌱⚡ Key HighlightsContinueContinue reading “🌍 Camco’s Sub-Saharan Energy Fund Hits USD 185m First Close 💡💸”

Morocco is taking bold steps toward diversifying its renewable energy portfolio with the announcement of its first offshore wind farm, planned off the coast of Essaouira. This project, spearheaded by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), underscores the country’s commitment to achieving its ambitious renewable energy targets by 2030. 🌱⚡ Harnessing Morocco’s Offshore WindContinueContinue reading “🌊 Morocco’s First Offshore Wind Farm: A Milestone in Renewable Energy 🌍”

Ksar Ouled Soltane in Tataouine in South Tunisia Tunisia, with its abundant solar resources and strategic location, is becoming a hub for renewable energy in North Africa. Recent initiatives, including the 240 MW Tataouine Solar Park 3 and government-backed energy transition policies, reflect the country’s commitment to achieving 35% renewable energy by 2030. Yet, realizingContinueContinue reading “🌞 Solar Energy in Tunisia: Unlocking Potential Through Financial Modelling 🌍”