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 ✈️🌍⚡”
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Africa50 Consortium Wins USD 311 Million Kenya Transmission PPP 🇰🇪 ⚡🌍📊
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 🇰🇪 ⚡🌍📊”
Acciona-Led Consortium Reaches Financial Close on 194 MW South African Wind Portfolio 🌬️🇿🇦📊
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 🌬️🇿🇦📊”
EIB Provides €39 Million to Expand Cabo Verde’s Cabeólica Wind and Battery Infrastructure 🌍⚡✨
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 🌍⚡✨”
Inspired Evolution’s Evolution II Fund Exits Commercial Energy to SolarAfrica ☀️📊✨
Inspired Evolution, a leading African climate-focused investment firm headquartered in Cape Town, with offices in Nairobi, Abidjan, London, and Mauritius, has completed the sale of its Evolution II fund’s stake in Commercial Energy to SolarAfrica Energy, consolidating ownership under one of South Africa’s most established C&I solar and hybrid energy providers. The transaction strengthens SolarAfrica’sContinueContinue reading “Inspired Evolution’s Evolution II Fund Exits Commercial Energy to SolarAfrica ☀️📊✨”
CrossBoundary Energy Secures USD 200 Million to Scale Renewable Energy Solutions Across Africa ⚡🌍✨
Crossboundary Energy installation for Unilever Tea Kenya. CrossBoundary Energy (CBE), backed by ARCH Emerging Markets, has closed a USD 200 million second tranche of senior debt, reinforcing one of Africa’s largest portfolio financing structures for distributed renewable energy. Arranged by Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA), the facility expands upon the initial tranche closed inContinueContinue reading “CrossBoundary Energy Secures USD 200 Million to Scale Renewable Energy Solutions Across Africa ⚡🌍✨”
Acciona Energía Sells Stakes in 232 MW of South African Renewables to Cennergi ⚡🌍✨
Scenic view of the coastline near Cape Town, South Africa Acciona Energía has agreed to sell its stakes in two long‑operating South African renewable energy assets—Gouda Wind Farm (138 MW) and Sishen Solar PV Plant (94 MWp)—to Cennergi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxaro Resources, for an enterprise value of €255 million. The transaction, expectedContinueContinue reading “Acciona Energía Sells Stakes in 232 MW of South African Renewables to Cennergi ⚡🌍✨”
Qair Secures EUR 37 Million EBRD Financing for Tunisia’s 198 MW El Khobna Solar Project ☀️🌍⚡
Sun rising in Tataouine, Tunisia French renewable energy developer Qair, backed by CVC DIF, has secured up to EUR 37 million in debt financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the development of the 198 MW El Khobna Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Tunisia. The total project cost is estimated atContinueContinue reading “Qair Secures EUR 37 Million EBRD Financing for Tunisia’s 198 MW El Khobna Solar Project ☀️🌍⚡”
Global Divergence in Battery Storage Financing: A Deep Dive into Structures, Risks, and Opportunities ⚡📊🌍
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are reshaping the renewable energy landscape, providing grid stability, peak shaving, and enhanced penetration of intermittent sources like solar and wind. Yet, the financing structures behind these projects vary widely across regions – influenced by market maturity, policy frameworks, and investor confidence. ⚡📊🌱 This article explores how different countries structureContinueContinue reading “Global Divergence in Battery Storage Financing: A Deep Dive into Structures, Risks, and Opportunities ⚡📊🌍”
Stanlib Backs Cassava’s Africa Data Centres Expansion: Fueling South Africa’s AI Infrastructure Boom 💼⚙️🌍
A stunning sunset view over the coastline and mountains of Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa. The digital infrastructure landscape in Africa is entering a new phase of acceleration. Stanlib Infrastructure Investments—one of South Africa’s largest asset managers with over ZAR 600 billion (approximately USD 32 billion) in assets under management and a strong focus onContinueContinue reading “Stanlib Backs Cassava’s Africa Data Centres Expansion: Fueling South Africa’s AI Infrastructure Boom 💼⚙️🌍”