India-based KP Group’s agreement to invest USD 4 billion in Botswana’s renewable energy sector marks one of the most ambitious clean energy commitments ever announced in the country. Targeting nearly 5 GW of renewable generation capacity, alongside energy storage and high-voltage transmission infrastructure, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aligns closely with Botswana’s ambition to reachContinueContinue reading “KP Group’s USD 4bn Renewable Energy Bet in Botswana 🇧🇼🌍: What 5 GW Could Mean for Southern Africa 🌍⚡📊”
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Key Energy Trends Shaping the Transition in 2026 (and what I’m modeling for investors) ⚡🌍📊
2026 will feel less like “more renewables” and more like “more system engineering.” The winners won’t just be the cheapest generators — they’ll be the developers, utilities, and financiers who can deliver firm, flexible, and financeable electrons at scale. From a financial modelling lens, the biggest shift is that value is moving from MWh producedContinueContinue reading “Key Energy Trends Shaping the Transition in 2026 (and what I’m modeling for investors) ⚡🌍📊”
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 💼⚙️🌍”
Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈
A financial analyst reviewing multiple investment graphs and metrics on multiple screens, generated by AI. 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 how capital is raised but also how risks, returns, and incentives are allocated across theContinueContinue reading “Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈”
Financial Modelling for Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key Concepts & Best Practices ⚡
Diagram illustrating the components of a battery energy storage system, from mono-cell to battery system. Battery storage is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern grids — for load shifting, frequency regulation, and helping balance intermittent renewables. But designing a robust financial model for a BESS project takes discipline, clarity, and sector-specific insight. Below are theContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key Concepts & Best Practices ⚡”
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 is now actively seeking advisors to explore PPP models in sectors such as railways, education, agriculture, and prisons. 📈💼🌱 With support from the African Development Fund (AfDB), Morocco’s National Public-PrivateContinueContinue reading “Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚”
Crafting a Financial Model That Speaks Truth📊📑🛠️
Introduction In the evolving world of finance, a well-structured financial model is not just a spreadsheet—it’s a communication tool that transforms assumptions into strategic insights. Whether you’re planning budgets, validating investment decisions, or seeking investor confidence, the right financial model serves as both compass and foundation. 📊📈📁 1. Clarify Purpose & Scope First Every impactfulContinueContinue reading “Crafting a Financial Model That Speaks Truth📊📑🛠️”
🌱 Africa50 Hits First Close of AGIA-PD Fund: USD 118M Secured 💰
Africa50 has announced a significant milestone: the first close of the AGIA Project Development Fund (AGIA‑PD), achieving USD 118 million in commitments to catalyze green infrastructure development across Africa. 🤝 Key Investors & Blended Finance Structure African Development Bank (AfDB) anchors the close with USD 40 million in blended capital—comprising USD 20 million in grants, USD 10 million inContinueContinue reading “🌱 Africa50 Hits First Close of AGIA-PD Fund: USD 118M Secured 💰”
AIIM’s ZAR 750 Million Exit: A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Secondary Renewables Market 🌍📊 🚀📉🌿
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), via its IDEAS Fund, has executed a strategic divestment of stakes in three mature renewable energy projects in South Africa. The deal, valued at over ZAR 750 million (approx. USD 42 million), underlines the growing sophistication of Africa’s secondary asset market and AIIM’s evolving investment approach. 💰📈🚀 📍 Project Portfolio & Stakeholding Details 📊🌍💼ContinueContinue reading “AIIM’s ZAR 750 Million Exit: A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Secondary Renewables Market 🌍📊 🚀📉🌿”
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