Zimbabwe has taken another significant step towards expanding private-sector participation in its electricity market following the signing of a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading for a 50MW solar photovoltaic project near Chegutu. The agreement, concluded during the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, provides the long-term revenue certainty required to…
Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to attract significant investment, but transmission infrastructure is increasingly becoming the industry’s biggest obstacle. While utility-scale solar and wind projects are advancing across the continent, limited grid capacity is preventing many developments from reaching commercial operation. These challenges dominated discussions at the Webber Wentzel Power Breakfast, where industry leaders examined…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a US$100 million financing package for the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), strengthening the regional lender’s ability to finance renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure across West Africa. Approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors in Abidjan on 17 June 2026, the package combines a…
Zafiri launches a $176 million blended finance fund to accelerate off-grid renewable energy investment and expand electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa.
Sierra Leone advances rural electrification through the SOGREA programme, driving private investment in solar mini-grids and off-grid renewable energy.
AXIAN Energy secures a $60 million MCB financing facility to accelerate renewable energy projects and expand clean energy infrastructure across Africa.
Policymakers, development finance institutions and energy sector stakeholders are being urged to place women at the centre of Africa’s energy transition to ensure investments deliver inclusive and equitable development outcomes.
MTN Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with renewable energy developer First WATT Renewable to deploy solar and battery storage infrastructure across key telecommunications facilities, marking a significant step in the operator’s efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on diesel-powered generation.
As African economies pursue industrial growth and greater energy security, integrated infrastructure developers are emerging as key enablers of the continent’s energy transition. Among them, Tetracore Energy Group is expanding its footprint across Nigeria and beyond through investments in gas infrastructure, power generation and industrial energy projects. Founded in 2022, the company has adopted an…
H1 Holdings and Revego Fund Managers are evaluating a merger that would create one of South Africa’s largest specialist renewable energy equity platforms, with a combined asset base of about $800m.The proposed deal would unite H1 Holdings’ portfolio of operational renewable assets with the Investec-backed Revego Africa Energy Fund platform, creating a larger vehicle aimed…
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