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Funding Africa’s transition to net zero by 2050 is one of the most pressing issues that Africa and the world must address, PwC states in a new report that estimates the cost of such a transition to be about $2.8-trillion. Thank you for reading!
When nearly 200 government and business leaders from around the globe signed the Paris Agreement in December 2015, they did more than commit to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. Thank you for reading!
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Bloomberg Philanthropies have signed a partnership to mobilize $1 trillion in investment in solar power generation. These investments will be made in ASI member countries, most of which are in Africa. Thank you for reading!
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has signed an agreement with Senegalese authorities to reallocate $75.2 million in financing to development projects. The 2020 loan will be used to continue rural electrification and improve access to drinking water in Dakar. Thank you for reading!
Swedfund will provide grant support for analytical studies about floating solar PV development in Uganda. Thank you for reading!
Standard Bank Group, Citi, CDC Group and Norfund have partnered to provide a $75 million equivalent KES denominated Sustainable Finance Facility for Greenlight Planet Kenya, an African off-grid solar home solutions provider. Thank you for reading!
Africa has 40% of the world’s solar potential but only 1% of the world’s solar panels. Ahead of COP26, the need for governments to help eliminate barriers to investments in solar power warrants discussion. Thank you for reading!
Industry organisation the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has published its ‘State of African Energy 2022’ report, which highlights the need for a balanced and Africa-centric energy transition that incorporates the needs of the African continent within global climate mitigation strategies. Thank you for reading!
In recent years, South Africa and Madagascar faced droughts while a severe cyclone pummeled Mozambique. Along West Africa’s coastline, rising sea levels threaten major cities like Lagos, Accra and Abidjan. Given the climate crisis urgency, countries such as Ghana are turning to solar power to accelerate the energy transition. Thank you for reading!
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