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 🌍⚡📊”
Helios and Fipar Launch 3MDC, a Moroccan Digital Infrastructure Platform 🚀🇲🇦
Helios Investment Partners and Fipar-Holding, a subsidiary of CDG Invest, have partnered this month to create 3MDC, a new digital infrastructure platform designed to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation and reinforce the country’s role as a regional technology hub serving North Africa and Southern Europe. 🚀🇲🇦🌐 About Helios and CDG Invest 🌍🏦🤝Helios Investment Partners is aContinueContinue reading “Helios and Fipar Launch 3MDC, a Moroccan Digital Infrastructure Platform 🚀🇲🇦”
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 ⚡📊🌍”
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 💼⚙️🌍”
Mixed Exits, Real Returns: Inside Africa’s Private Equity Reality Check 🌍📊⚡
Graph showing the number of M&A deals in Africa by value from 2015 to 2024, highlighting a significant decline in 2024. For funds operating in Africa, exits have always been more challenging than in Europe or the US — and in today’s high interest rate environment, those hurdles have grown even steeper. Rising global borrowingContinueContinue reading “Mixed Exits, Real Returns: Inside Africa’s Private Equity Reality Check 🌍📊⚡”
Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?
A landscape of mining operations in Morocco, highlighting the potential for new gold discoveries. Why Morocco’s gold matters more at home than abroad. ⚒️📊 Morocco in the global gold landscapeMorocco has never been a top-tier gold player. With official holdings of around 22 tonnes, the country ranks in the mid‑60s globally, far behind Africa’s heavyweightsContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining 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 📊⚡📈”
Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦
Global sovereign risk indicators for 2025, highlighting Morocco’s new investment grade status. On September 26, 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Morocco’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings to BBB-/A-3 from BB+/B, with a Stable Outlook. This marks a milestone in the country’s fiscal and economic trajectory: Morocco is now officially investment grade. ✨ For financialContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦”
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