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Steam rising from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station in Iceland Geothermal energy occupies a unique position in the renewable energy mix. Unlike solar or wind, geothermal projects can deliver stable, baseload electricity with capacity factors often exceeding 85–90%. This operational profile makes geothermal particularly attractive for power systems with limited flexibility, such as island grids or emerging markets.ContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Geothermal Energy: Structuring Bankable Projects Around a Baseload Renewable 🌍⚡📊”

Aswan Governorate on the map of Egypt Last week, a seven-lender consortium led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed approximately USD 570 million in senior debt to support AMEA Power’s landmark solar PV and battery energy storage project in Egypt. The financing underpins a USD 700 million initiative developed by Dubai-headquartered AMEA Power 🇦🇪ContinueContinue reading “IFC-Led Consortium Finances USD 700 Million Solar + Storage Project in Egypt 🇪🇬🌍⚡📊”

Mark Knight’s Christmas card suggests Santa might have to pedal hard to keep the Christmas tree lights on as an energy supply crisis looms in Australia. Credit: Mark Knight Christmas is not just a stress test for family dinners and airport security. For power systems, it is one of the most interesting — and volatile —ContinueContinue reading “🎄🎅 Christmas Peak Demand: When Power Markets Get Festive (and Expensive) 🎁✨ ⚡📊”

A scenic view of Rabat, Morocco, showcasing the iconic Hassan Tower against a vibrant sunset, highlighting the backdrop of the Africa Investment Forum. ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a cooperation framework to jointly identify, develop, and finance up to USD 5 billion of renewable energy, grid-connected power, and water desalinationContinueContinue reading “ACWA Power and AfDB Sign USD 5 Billion Framework to Scale Energy and Water Projects in Africa 🌍⚡💧”

Map of the Lobito Corridor railway connecting Angola’s Lobito port to the DRC and Zambian copper mining regions. Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), a privately operated rail concessionaire managing one of southern Africa’s most strategic cross-border logistics corridors, has secured USD 753 million in long-term financing from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and theContinueContinue reading “Angolan Rail Operator Lobito Atlantic Railway Secures USD 753 Million Financing 🚆🌍📊”

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has moved from pilot projects to large-scale rollout across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia 🌍⚡📈. For financial modellers, this sector is particularly interesting because it sits at the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and consumer behaviour. Unlike traditional generation assets, EV charging projects combine elements of real assets, retailContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for EV Charging Networks: From Asset Rollout to Bankable Returns ⚡📊🌍”

Al Mana Holding, the Qatar-based diversified conglomerate, has agreed to invest USD 200 million in a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The project represents Al Mana’s first industrial investment in the SCZONE and a major step in positioning Egypt as a regional hub for low-carbon aviation fuels.ContinueContinue reading “Al Mana Commits USD 200 Million to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Egypt ✈️🌍⚡”

A consortium led by Africa50, alongside the Power Grid Corporation of India, has secured a landmark USD 311 million public‑private partnership (PPP) to develop two major high‑voltage transmission lines in Kenya. The 30‑year, availability‑based project has been signed with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) and represents Kenya’s first large‑scale Independent Power Transmission (IPT)ContinueContinue reading “Africa50 Consortium Wins USD 311 Million Kenya Transmission PPP 🇰🇪 ⚡🌍📊”

A consortium led by Acciona Energía, the renewable energy arm of Spanish infrastructure group Acciona, headquartered in Madrid, and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has reached financial close on two onshore wind projects in South Africa totalling 194 MW: the 100 MW Zen Wind Farm and the 94 MW Bergriver Wind Farm.ContinueContinue reading “Acciona-Led Consortium Reaches Financial Close on 194 MW South African Wind Portfolio 🌬️🇿🇦📊”

Tarrafal beach on the island of Santiago, Cabo Verde Cabeólica, the landmark wind developer backed by AP Møller (the Danish conglomerate behind A.P. Moller–Maersk, active in global logistics and infrastructure investment),, has secured over €39 million in additional financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB)—through its development arm, EIB Global, and supported by EU guarantees.ContinueContinue reading “EIB Provides €39 Million to Expand Cabo Verde’s Cabeólica Wind and Battery Infrastructure 🌍⚡✨”