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Yellow is securing financing for the expansion of its activities in sub-Saharan Africa. The funding is a $5 million loan from Oikocredit, an impact investor based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. …
AFRICA: Oikocredit Lends Yellow $5 Million for Solar Kit Roll-Out Read More
Kenya is constructing 136 solar powered mini-grids in far-flung areas not properly served by the national electricity grid, the country’s energy minister said on 27th February. Off-grid solar power, spearheaded …
Kenya to Set Up 136 Solar Mini-Grids for Remote Communities Read More
In 2022, President Mnangagwa announced Rwanda had agreed to help Zimbabwe to fund the rural electrification programme to improve the lives of people residing in the countryside. This is also …
Zimbabwe-Rwanda U.S. $800 Million Energy Deal on Course Read More
Investment firm LeapFrog Investments is participating in a Series D round of funding to finance the expansion of Sun King. The $70 million investment will enable rural electrification through solar …
Leapfrog Invests $70m in Solar Kit Provider Sun King Read More
The US African Development Foundation (USADF) is launching a call for proposals for African off-grid energy providers. These companies have until 12 February 2023 to apply. Companies contributing to electrification …
AFRICA: A Call for Proposals to Finance Local Off-Grid Companies Read More
As part of its activities in Uganda, the Beyond the Grid for Africa (BGFA) programme is selecting 2 companies to receive a grant for the installation of solar home systems. …
UGANDA: BGFA to Grant $5m for D.Light and Engie Solar Kits Read More
The 2 solar projects are 126MWp and 130MWp each in size, located in South Africa’s North West Province. Both projects are developed and will be operated by SOLA Group and …
256MW Solar Module Agreement To Power SA’s Two Largest Solar Projects Read More
The Ethiopian government recently participated in the launch of the “Dream” program (Distributed Renewable Energy-Agriculture Modalities). This multi-stakeholder initiative aims at the large-scale use of solar energy in irrigation. Solar …
AFRICA: « Dream » Program for Solar Irrigation Read More
According to a new report, 70 million people worldwide have gained access to electricity through off-grid solar systems. However, these solutions, which are widely used in Africa, remain underfunded. The …
AFRICA: 70 Million People Electrified Via Off-Grid Solar In 3 Years Read More
The funding partners of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform have announced an additional $20 million in funding. The programme aims to support the recovery of the off-grid solar power sector, …
AFRICA: Green Off-Grid Support Mechanism Extended With $20m Read More