Anzana Electric Group is an independent power producer (IPP) and electricity distribution company focusing on Africa. The firm develops, finances, and operates grid-connected and off-grid energy projects, with a particular emphasis on renewable technologies such as hydropower and solar. With operational footprints in the Great Lakes and East Africa regions, Anzana combines technical expertise withContinueContinue reading “Anzana Joins Ruzizi III: A Strategic Leap in African Hydropower Development ⚡🌍📢”
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Understanding CBAM’s impact on Africa and Financial Modeling Approaches 🌍📊🌱
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is poised to reshape global trade dynamics, with significant implications for African economies. As CBAM transitions from its reporting phase (2023–2025) to full implementation in 2026, African exporters, particularly in carbon-intensive sectors, must navigate new challenges to maintain competitiveness in the EU market. ⚖️🌐📉 CBAM’s Implications forContinueContinue reading “Understanding CBAM’s impact on Africa and Financial Modeling Approaches 🌍📊🌱”
Transforming Telecom Power in West Africa: USD 80M Financing Backs Lebanese Hybrid Solar-Battery Solutions 🌍⚡
IPT Powertech Group, the Lebanon‑based telecom‑energy innovator, has just secured an additional USD 80 million in a DEG‑led syndicated facility — co‑financed by Finnfund and Proparco — to scale its hybrid solar‑battery energy systems for mobile network operators in Guinea, Guinea‑Bissau, and Sierra Leone. Why This Deal Matters Building on precedent: In 2019, the same DFI consortium providedContinueContinue reading “Transforming Telecom Power in West Africa: USD 80M Financing Backs Lebanese Hybrid Solar-Battery Solutions 🌍⚡”
Octopus Energy’s USD 250 Million Bet on Africa’s Clean Energy Future 🌍⚡
Octopus Energy Generation has launched the Octopus Energy Power Africa Fund (OEPA), targeting USD 250 million in investment over three years, to accelerate the continent’s clean energy transition. The fund launches with an initial USD 60 million and marks Octopus’ first dedicated push into the African renewables landscape. 🚀 Fund Objectives & Deployment Strategy TheContinueContinue reading “Octopus Energy’s USD 250 Million Bet on Africa’s Clean Energy Future 🌍⚡”
Unlocking 900 MW Onshore Wind in Ras Shukeir: Scatec’s Next Leap in Egypt’s Energy Transition 🌬️
Location of Ras Shukeir in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt Egypt’s renewable energy trajectory is receiving a significant boost as Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year USD-denominated PPA with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to develop a 900 MW onshore wind farm at Ras Shukeir, along the Gulf of Suez . This new project joinsContinueContinue reading “Unlocking 900 MW Onshore Wind in Ras Shukeir: Scatec’s Next Leap in Egypt’s Energy Transition 🌬️”
Cabeólica Phase II: Scaling Wind + BESS Across Cabo Verde 🇨🇻🌍⚡
Solar PV development in Santiago Island, Cabo Verde The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved €19.6 million to support Cabeólica’s Phase II expansion—a landmark project integrating 13.5 MW of wind capacity and 26 MWh of BESS across four islands in Cabo Verde: Santiago, Sal, Boa Vista, and São Vicente. This builds on the success of the initial 25.5 MW wind PPPContinueContinue reading “Cabeólica Phase II: Scaling Wind + BESS Across Cabo Verde 🇨🇻🌍⚡”
Scaling Impact with Solar Mini‑Grids in Madagascar 🇲🇬🌍📊
Background and Market OpportunityCrossBoundary Access, a pioneer in blended‑finance renewable energy projects, is partnering with Malagasy developer ANKA to deploy a USD 20 million solar PV + battery mini‑grid portfolio—marking CrossBoundary Access’s first expansion beyond Nigeria—and a major scale-up for ANKA’s decentralized energy footprint . With electricity access rates at only 36 % overall and 15 % inContinueContinue reading “Scaling Impact with Solar Mini‑Grids in Madagascar 🇲🇬🌍📊”
Egypt’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage Project Reaches Financial Close: A New Era for Grid Resilience
Egypt has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey with the financial close of its first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). AMEA Power, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has secured a $72 million debt package to integrate a 300 MWh BESS with the 500 MW Abydos Solar PV PlantContinueContinue reading “Egypt’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage Project Reaches Financial Close: A New Era for Grid Resilience”
Modelling Mini-Grid Economics: Financial Structuring for Rural Electrification Projects in Africa ⚡🌍
As energy access expands across Sub-Saharan Africa, mini-grids have emerged as a scalable, decentralized solution to power rural communities. But making them bankable remains a challenge. This is where robust financial modelling plays a critical role—not just in evaluating viability but in unlocking capital through data-driven confidence. The Mini-Grid Model: What Are We Building? Mini-gridsContinueContinue reading “Modelling Mini-Grid Economics: Financial Structuring for Rural Electrification Projects in Africa ⚡🌍”
Greencoat Renewables Lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Strategic Expansion with Financial Insight 🌍💼📈
On 9 June 2025, Greencoat Renewables PLC marked a new chapter in its growth journey by initiating a secondary listing on the Alternative Exchange (AltX) of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This strategic move reinforces Greencoat’s commitment to broadening its investor base and enhancing liquidity while tapping into a market increasingly attuned to the renewableContinueContinue reading “Greencoat Renewables Lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Strategic Expansion with Financial Insight 🌍💼📈”
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