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29 Sep 2025

Norfund to Sell Stake in 822 MW African Hydropower Portfolio to Savannah Energy

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…

29 Sep 2025 books business finance

Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance

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…

29 Sep 2025 art sustainability technology

Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector 🇿🇦

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…

29 Sep 2025 climate-change energy news

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…

29 Sep 2025 economics economy finance

Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🇲🇦

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…

23 Sep 2025 climate-change energy renewable-energy

Taqa: Powering Palestine’s Renewable Energy Independence

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…

22 Sep 2025 business climate-change energy

Financial Modelling for Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key Concepts & Best Practices

Battery storage is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern grids — for load shifting, frequency regulation, and helping balance intermittent renewables. But designing a robust…

17 Sep 2025

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…

17 Sep 2025

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…

16 Sep 2025 business economy finance

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…

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