Dam in Africa (Garafiri dam) Norwegian development finance institution Norfund announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its 50.1% stake in Klinchenberg BV—a joint venture holding indirect stakes in several African hydropower assets—to UK-based Savannah Energy for up to USD 65.4 million. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, retains theContinueContinue reading “Norfund to Sell Stake in 822 MW African Hydropower Portfolio to Savannah Energy ✨🌊⚡”
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Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈
A financial analyst reviewing multiple investment graphs and metrics on multiple screens, generated by AI. In project finance, the structuring of capital contributions and the design of the distribution waterfall are central to project bankability. These mechanisms not only define how capital is raised but also how risks, returns, and incentives are allocated across theContinueContinue reading “Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈”
Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector ✨🌍🇿🇦
A breathtaking view of Cape Town at sunset, highlighting the natural beauty of South Africa where renewable energy initiatives like Anthem will play a crucial role. Norfund, Norway’s development finance institution, and African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) have announced the establishment of Anthem, a 14 GW renewable energy platform headquartered in Cape Town. The platform mergesContinueContinue reading “Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector ✨🌍🇿🇦”
China Energy Engineering Explores Solar-Plus-Storage in Côte d’Ivoire ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮
China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) is preparing to launch its first utility-scale solar project in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s renewable energy transition. The proposed development in Ferkessédougou, northern Côte d’Ivoire, will integrate 120 MW of ground-mounted solar capacity with 100 MW/200 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Structured under a Build-Own-Operate-TransferContinueContinue reading “China Energy Engineering Explores Solar-Plus-Storage in Côte d’Ivoire ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮”
Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦
Global sovereign risk indicators for 2025, highlighting Morocco’s new investment grade status. On September 26, 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Morocco’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings to BBB-/A-3 from BB+/B, with a Stable Outlook. This marks a milestone in the country’s fiscal and economic trajectory: Morocco is now officially investment grade. ✨ For financialContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦”
Taqa: Powering Palestine’s Renewable Energy Independence
Aerial view of a solar power plant in Palestine (Ramallah) commissioned in 2024. Massader, the energy investment arm of the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF), has joined forces with the Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) and the Bank of Palestine Group (BoP) to launch Taqa, a new company dedicated to driving renewable energy development in Palestine.ContinueContinue reading “Taqa: Powering Palestine’s Renewable Energy Independence”
Financial Modelling for Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key Concepts & Best Practices ⚡
Diagram illustrating the components of a battery energy storage system, from mono-cell to battery system. Battery storage is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern grids — for load shifting, frequency regulation, and helping balance intermittent renewables. But designing a robust financial model for a BESS project takes discipline, clarity, and sector-specific insight. Below are theContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key Concepts & Best Practices ⚡”
Mulilo Secures ZAR 7 Billion to Power South Africa’s Renewable and Storage Future ⚡🇿🇦🌍
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) Mulilo Energy Holdings has closed a landmark ZAR 7 billion (EUR 340 million) equity holdco facility with Standard Bank, marking one of the largest commitments to South Africa’s renewable energy and battery storage sector to date. This transaction underscores both investor confidence and the strategic importance of energy transition in SouthContinueContinue reading “Mulilo Secures ZAR 7 Billion to Power South Africa’s Renewable and Storage Future ⚡🇿🇦🌍”
BII and Odyssey Unlock USD 7.5 Million to Accelerate Nigeria’s Mini-Grid Expansion 🌍⚡🔋🇳🇬
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has joined forces with Colorado-headquartered Odyssey Energy Solutions to launch a USD 7.5 million (EUR 6.3 million) financing facility aimed at scaling electricity mini-grids across Nigeria. This initiative represents a crucial step in bridging the financing bottleneck that has historically slowed the deployment of decentralized renewableContinueContinue reading “BII and Odyssey Unlock USD 7.5 Million to Accelerate Nigeria’s Mini-Grid Expansion 🌍⚡🔋🇳🇬”
Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚
Morocco is entering a new phase in its public-private partnership (PPP) journey. While it has traditionally focused on renewable energy and water projects, the country is now actively seeking advisors to explore PPP models in sectors such as railways, education, agriculture, and prisons. 📈💼🌱 With support from the African Development Fund (AfDB), Morocco’s National Public-PrivateContinueContinue reading “Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚”
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