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 ☀️🔋✨🇨🇮”
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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 🌍🚆📚”
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 🇸🇳”
🌱 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 💰”
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”
Anzana Joins Ruzizi III: A Strategic Leap in African Hydropower Development ⚡🌍📢
Anzana Electric Group is an independent power producer (IPP) and electricity distribution company focusing on Africa. The firm develops, finances, and operates grid-connected and off-grid energy projects, with a particular emphasis on renewable technologies such as hydropower and solar. With operational footprints in the Great Lakes and East Africa regions, Anzana combines technical expertise withContinueContinue reading “Anzana Joins Ruzizi III: A Strategic Leap in African Hydropower Development ⚡🌍📢”
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 🌍⚡”
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 ⚡🔋🇿🇦”
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