Solar

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

In a new report by the World Bank, researchers recommend investing $127 billion in green mini-grids to provide access to electricity for half a billion people in developing countries, particularly …

AFRICA: $127bn Investment Needed To Unlock Potential of Green Mini-Grids Read More

In Uganda, the solar energy provider Aptech Africa is commissioning an 8.5 kWp solar PV system to recharge the batteries of electric motorbikes belonging to the Kampala-based green mobility start-up …

Aptech Supplies Solar Power to Zembo’s Electric Motorbikes Read More

Toyota Kenya has acquired a 35% stake in solar installation company Ofgen for an undisclosed value, deepening the auto firm’s interest in the growing clean energy market and offering an …

Toyota Kenya Acquires 35pc Stake in Solar Installation Firm Read More