Tag: solar power

Eskom
BusinessEnergy

South Africa’s solar boom leaves Eskom with $242.3 million bill   

South Africa's solar boom pushes Eskom's curtailment bill to $242.4 million as renewable energy supply outpaces daytime demand.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
AXIAN Energy
BusinessTechnology

AXIAN Energy secures $62 million for solar power plant in Côte d’Ivoire

AXIAN Energy secures $62.34 million for a Côte d’Ivoire solar plant, advancing its 2 GW renewable energy target by 2030.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Tunisia targets bigger clean energy share with 1,600 MW expansion plan
BusinessEnergy

Tunisia targets bigger clean energy share with 1,600 MW expansion plan

Tunisia plans 1,600 MW of renewable energy projects after power outages and protests, targeting a 16% clean electricity share in 2027.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Eskom
BusinessEnergy

Eskom launches 6 GW renewable energy programme in South Africa

Eskom is seeking private investors for a 6 GW renewable energy programme in South Africa, including solar, wind and battery storage projects.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Olam Agri local pasta production in Ghana
BusinessHot News

Olam Agri expands renewable energy operations across Ghana plants

Olam Agri expands solar power across Ghana plants, cutting emissions and supporting flour and pasta production with cleaner, more reliable energy.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
AFDB
BusinessHot News

AfDB backs Egypt’s Dandara solar project with $66 million financing

Dandara solar project receives $66 million AfDB funding to boost Egypt’s renewable energy, storage capacity and green industry growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
South Africa’s Eskom commits $73 million to hybrid renewable rollout across coal fleet
BusinessTechnology

South Africa’s Eskom commits $73 million to hybrid renewable rollout across coal fleet

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is moving ahead with a $73 million investment aimed at blending renewable energy into its existing coal-fired power network. The plan reflects a gradual shift in how the utility is trying to balance electricity reliability with cleaner generation.  The programme comes as South Africa continues to face frequent power disruptions, driven by ageing coal…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
EBRD backs $65 million Egypt solar, storage project at Benban Solar Park
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EBRD lends $65 million to HAU Energy for solar and storage project in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is expanding its support for Egypt’s clean energy push with a $65 million loan to finance a new solar and battery storage project.  The funding targets a key gap in Egypt’s power system as demand rises and the country leans more on renewable energy. Officials say combining solar generation with storage will help…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao