On 9 June 2025, the 140MW Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm in Western Cape province in South Africa achieved financial close, marking a historic first for the country’s renewable energy sector. This ZAR 4.9 billion (EUR 242.5 million) project becomes South Africa’s first large-scale renewable energy initiative to reach financial close with an energy trader –ContinueContinue reading “South Africa’s Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm Reaches Financial Close: A Pioneering Trader-Offtake Model 🌍⚡📊”
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Financial Modelling for EV Charging Infrastructure: Navigating the Road Ahead ⚡
As the global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the demand for robust and accessible charging infrastructure becomes paramount. 🌍 For financial modellers, this presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Unlike traditional infrastructure projects, EV charging stations encompass diverse revenue streams, variable utilization rates, and evolving technological standards. 📈 This article delves intoContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for EV Charging Infrastructure: Navigating the Road Ahead ⚡”
Turning Cocoa Waste into Power: The Divo Biomass Breakthrough in Côte d’Ivoire 🌿🇨🇮
A pioneering renewable energy project is brewing in the cocoa fields of Divo, Côte d’Ivoire. Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Ivorian IPP SODEN are co-developing the Divo Biomass Project—a 76 MW waste-to-energy power plant that will convert cocoa pod husks and agricultural residues into clean, grid-connected electricity. Project Snapshot 📊 Location: Divo, 200 km fromContinueContinue reading “Turning Cocoa Waste into Power: The Divo Biomass Breakthrough in Côte d’Ivoire 🌿🇨🇮”
Red Rocket Energy’s Equity Raise Stalls Amid Valuation Dispute ⚡
Red Rocket Energy, one of South Africa’s most active independent power producers (IPPs), has encountered a significant challenge: a stalled equity raise, triggered by a disconnect between the company’s valuation expectations and investor sentiment. The Deal That Didn’t Close ❌ Red Rocket was seeking a valuation of USD 500 million in its latest equity round.ContinueContinue reading “Red Rocket Energy’s Equity Raise Stalls Amid Valuation Dispute ⚡”
Mulilo and Scatec Secure 616 MW of Battery Storage in South Africa’s BESIPPPP Round 3 ⚡🔋🇿🇦
South Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announces the preferred bidders for the third round of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). 🌍 This initiative aims to bolster the country’s grid stability and reduce reliance on aging coal-fired power plants.ContinueContinue reading “Mulilo and Scatec Secure 616 MW of Battery Storage in South Africa’s BESIPPPP Round 3 ⚡🔋🇿🇦”
Mirova Supports EDF’s Off-Grid Expansion Across Africa With $10M Loan 🌍⚡💰
Connecting the Unconnected: EDF’s Ambitious Energy Access Plan 🔌🌍📈 EDF Renewables, through its “EDF Energy For All” platform, has received a USD 10 million debt financing boost from Mirova’s Gigaton Fund. This strategic funding is set to accelerate EDF’s mission to provide clean, off-grid energy solutions across four African nations: Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Cameroon,ContinueContinue reading “Mirova Supports EDF’s Off-Grid Expansion Across Africa With $10M Loan 🌍⚡💰”
Zambia’s Solar Surge: Datang Environment’s 100 MW Project Gains Momentum
Strategic Milestone for Renewable Energy in Zambia Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has officially approved the feasibility study prepared by Datang Environment for a 100 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project. This endorsement signals a major advance for Zambia’s transition toward renewable energy, especially in the face of recurring power shortages and climate-induced hydropower instability. ⚡🌞📊 DatangContinueContinue reading “Zambia’s Solar Surge: Datang Environment’s 100 MW Project Gains Momentum”
Wind-Driven Solutions: Morocco Builds Africa’s Largest Desalination Plant
Morocco is embarking on a transformative journey to address its escalating water scarcity challenges. The nation is constructing Africa’s largest desalination plant in Casablanca, powered entirely by renewable energy. This initiative not only aims to secure water resources but also sets a precedent for sustainable infrastructure development on the continent. 🌍💧⚡ A Strategic Response toContinueContinue reading “Wind-Driven Solutions: Morocco Builds Africa’s Largest Desalination Plant”
Ninety One’s EAAIF Secures USD 325m in New Debt Facilities🌍💸📈
Infrastructure Capital Mobilisation Accelerates 🚀🏦📊 The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), managed by Ninety One and part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has closed USD 325 million in new debt facilities from a global group of financial institutions. This new round pushes EAAIF’s recent capital commitments to USD 620 million, surpassingContinueContinue reading “Ninety One’s EAAIF Secures USD 325m in New Debt Facilities🌍💸📈”
TAQA Consortium Launches MAD 130bn Energy and Water Infrastructure Programme in Morocco 🌍⚡📊
Massive Public-Private Investment to Strengthen Moroccan Infrastructure 🏗️🇲🇦🔌 TAQA Morocco, in partnership with Nareva and the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, has unveiled a transformative MAD 130 billion (EUR 12.5 billion) programme to overhaul Morocco’s power and water infrastructure by 2030. This initiative stems from a bilateral declaration between Morocco and the UAE and features threeContinueContinue reading “TAQA Consortium Launches MAD 130bn Energy and Water Infrastructure Programme in Morocco 🌍⚡📊”
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