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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Financing Utility-Scale Solar PV in Africa: From Bankability to Financial Close 🌍⚡📊
Aerial view of Noor project in Morocco Financing utility-scale solar PV projects in Africa has evolved significantly over the past decade. What was once perceived as a high-risk, donor-driven market is increasingly attracting commercial lenders, development finance institutions (DFIs), and institutional capital. Yet, despite declining technology costs and strong solar irradiation across the continent, financialContinueContinue reading “Financing Utility-Scale Solar PV in Africa: From Bankability to Financial Close 🌍⚡📊”
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 ⚡🌍✨”
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 ⚡📊🌍”
🇿🇲 Axian Energy Acquires Majority Stake in Zambia’s Bangweulu Solar PV Plant: Strengthening Africa’s Clean Energy Momentum☀️⚡
Map of Zambia highlighting key cities and regions Pan-African renewable energy developer Axian Energy has made a strategic entry into Zambia’s power sector through the acquisition of an 85.6% stake in the 54 MWp Bangweulu Solar PV Plant, located in Kafue District, Lusaka Province. Finalized on 16 October 2025, this transaction marks Axian’s first investmentContinueContinue reading “🇿🇲 Axian Energy Acquires Majority Stake in Zambia’s Bangweulu Solar PV Plant: Strengthening Africa’s Clean Energy Momentum☀️⚡”
Financial Modelling for Data Centers: Why Electricity Price Assumptions Define Profitability 💻⚡📈
A modern data center showcasing sleek server racks illuminated by blue LED lights. The rapid growth of cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure has made data centers one of the fastest-expanding asset classes in the global economy. Yet behind the sleek image of hyperscale facilities lies a critical financial driver that makes or breaks aContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Data Centers: Why Electricity Price Assumptions Define Profitability 💻⚡📈”
China Energy Engineering Explores Solar-Plus-Storage in Côte d’Ivoire ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮
China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) is preparing to launch its first utility-scale solar project in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s renewable energy transition. The proposed development in Ferkessédougou, northern Côte d’Ivoire, will integrate 120 MW of ground-mounted solar capacity with 100 MW/200 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Structured under a Build-Own-Operate-TransferContinueContinue reading “China Energy Engineering Explores Solar-Plus-Storage in Côte d’Ivoire ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮”
Taqa: Powering Palestine’s Renewable Energy Independence
Aerial view of a solar power plant in Palestine (Ramallah) commissioned in 2024. Massader, the energy investment arm of the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF), has joined forces with the Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) and the Bank of Palestine Group (BoP) to launch Taqa, a new company dedicated to driving renewable energy development in Palestine.ContinueContinue reading “Taqa: Powering Palestine’s Renewable Energy Independence”
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 ⚡”
Senegal’s Solar-Storage Leap: Financing the Niakhar Project with African Capital and Ingenuity 🇸🇳
Overview: A Milestone for Renewable Energy in West Africa ⚡🌍📈 Energy Resources Senegal (ERS), through its subsidiary Teranga Niakhar Storage (TNS), has successfully secured financing for the Niakhar Solar + Storage project, a 30 MW photovoltaic plant coupled with a 15 MW / 45 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Senegal’s Fatick region. ThisContinueContinue reading “Senegal’s Solar-Storage Leap: Financing the Niakhar Project with African Capital and Ingenuity 🇸🇳”
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