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In recent weeks, Chad became the latest country to declare a food emergency as several African nations battle against one of the worst climate-induced emergencies on record. With the devastating effects of climate change already reverberating throughout the continent, Africa’s need to develop resilient structures is as urgent as ever. Thank you for reading!
The installation of electric car charging stations is gaining momentum in Africa as investors look to exploit what will develop into a multimillion-dollar market driven by a growing demand for e-mobility. Thank you for reading!
Industry body the South African Energy Storage Association chairperson Mikhail Nikomarov emphasises the importance of a decentralised power system and the benefits it can provide, and how this can be supported using battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the local market. Thank you for reading!
Wind energy contributes significantly to the energy sector’s sustainable, low-CO2 transformation. However, the efficiency of wind turbines depends on available wind resources and the technical characteristics of the turbines. Thank you for reading!
British International Investment (BII) is joining a consortium formed by the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (NORFUND) and the independent power producer (IPP) Scatec. Together, the three investors will develop a portfolio of hydropower projects in Africa. Thank you for reading!
Investment firm Harith General Partners is joining forces with power producer Anergi to launch a new financing mechanism for renewable energy in Africa. The Pan African Renewable Energy Fund (PAREF) will be capitalised at $300 million. Thank you for reading!
The Icelandic consulting firm Verkís is receiving support from the Global Fund for Development Cooperation to carry out a feasibility study for the diversification of the use of geothermal steam in the Lake Assal region of Djibouti. Thank you for reading!
Energy demand is set to grow at twice the world average, providing ample funding opportunities in solar commercial and industrial segments By Inspired Evolution Partner and Investment Director Steven Faure Thank you for reading!
Engie Energy Access, the subsidiary of the French group Engie specialising in electrification via autonomous solar systems, is launching a participatory financing platform for sub-Saharan Africa. This project, implemented in partnership with the Energy Web organisation, aims to accelerate the deployment of off-grid solar energy. Thank you for reading!
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