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 🌍⚡📊”
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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 ⚡📊🌍”
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 💻⚡📈”
Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector ✨🌍🇿🇦
A breathtaking view of Cape Town at sunset, highlighting the natural beauty of South Africa where renewable energy initiatives like Anthem will play a crucial role. Norfund, Norway’s development finance institution, and African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) have announced the establishment of Anthem, a 14 GW renewable energy platform headquartered in Cape Town. The platform mergesContinueContinue reading “Anthem: A 14 GW Renewable Energy Platform to Transform South Africa’s Power Sector ✨🌍🇿🇦”
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 ⚡”
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 🌍🚆📚”
Overview: Financial Close Reached for Ras Ghareb 200 MW Wind Farm 🌍⚡📊🇪🇬
Project HighlightsInfinity Power, a joint venture between Masdar (majority shareholder) and Egypt’s Infinity, has achieved financial close for the 200 MW Ras Ghareb onshore wind farm, located in the Gulf of Suez near Ras Ghareb. The project is backed by a long-term PPA with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), and supported by a sovereignContinueContinue reading “Overview: Financial Close Reached for Ras Ghareb 200 MW Wind Farm 🌍⚡📊🇪🇬”
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