Project OverviewScatec ASA has been named preferred bidder for the Kroonstad PV Cluster, totaling 846 MW, under South Africa’s REIPPPP Bid Window 7. The cluster includes two 293 MW plants (Oslaagte Solar 2 & 3) and the 260 MW Leeuwspruit Solar in the Free State province. Financing & Ownership Structure Total capex: ZAR 13 billionContinueContinue reading “Scatec Secures 846 MW Solar Cluster in Free State, South Africa 🌍”
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Gutami Secures 150 MW Solar + 50 MW BESS PPP in Burkina Faso 🌍
🚀 Project OverviewGutami Holding BV, in partnership with a local development firm, has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Government of Burkina Faso and a 25-year PPA with SONABEL, delivering 150 MWp solar PV integrated with 50 MW battery energy storage (BESS). The €100 million-plus project is slated for commissioning in Q4 2027. AllContinueContinue reading “Gutami Secures 150 MW Solar + 50 MW BESS PPP in Burkina Faso 🌍”
How to Build a Robust Financial Model for a Renewable Energy Project 🌱
Developing a financial model for a renewable energy project, such as a wind farm or solar installation, is a highly technical endeavor that underpins critical investment decisions. For advanced financial modelers, this process involves creating detailed, assumption-driven frameworks that capture the complex dynamics of project development, operation, and financing. Below, we walk through the coreContinueContinue reading “How to Build a Robust Financial Model for a Renewable Energy Project 🌱”
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 🌍📊 🚀📉🌿”
Gaia Africa Climate Fund Nears First Close: Unlocking Secondary Capital for African Renewables 🌍
Overview ⚡ Gaia Fund Managers, headquartered in Cape Town, is approaching the first close of its USD 200 million Gaia Africa Climate Fund (GACF), a Luxembourg-domiciled Article 9 vehicle targeting operational renewable energy, water, and sanitation assets across sub‑Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa). This milestone, expected in the coming weeks, will pave the way for the fund’s debut acquisitionContinueContinue reading “Gaia Africa Climate Fund Nears First Close: Unlocking Secondary Capital for African Renewables 🌍”
Financial Modelling for Offshore Wind Projects: A Deep Dive 🌍📊
In the evolving energy landscape, offshore wind represents a pivotal segment in global decarbonisation strategies. Crafting a robust financial model for these projects is vital—balancing complex capex structures, revenue volatility, and long-term financing. As financial modellers, we need both precision and flexibility. Here’s how to approach it: ⚙️ 1. Project Overview & Inputs ⚡ StartContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Offshore Wind Projects: A Deep Dive 🌍📊”
China-Africa Development Fund and Shenzhen Energy Plan 100 MW Solar Project in Ghana
The China-Africa Development Fund (CADF) is in discussions with Shenzhen Energy Group to finance a 100 MW utility-scale solar farm in Ghana. This initiative aims to supply clean energy to mining zones and industrial plants through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). It represents a strategic evolution in China-Africa energy cooperation, with a focus on sustainabilityContinueContinue reading “China-Africa Development Fund and Shenzhen Energy Plan 100 MW Solar Project in Ghana”
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 🌍⚡”
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 🌍💼📈”
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 ⚡”
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