IRENA and AfDB to Scale up Renewable Investments in Africa Updated On Wed, Dec 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and AfDB have agreed to work together to advance energy transition through initiatives that support renewable investments in Africa The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), have agreed to work closely together to advance the energy transition in Africa through joint initiatives that support investments in low-carbon energy projects. […] Read more
Africa To Get Its Fair Share Solar Power Soon- Report Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The 2020 Intersolar Africa Market Report 2020, produced by Intersolar Europe in association with BSW solar (Germany) and Becquerel Institute, points to the huge potential across the African continent, and some new opportunities for solar in Africa. Africa, the continent with a population equal to India and total area of over nine times India, […] Read more
India’s Waaree Opens Franchise in Western African Nation of Guinea Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers has strengthened its presence in Western African by opening its franchise in Guinea. Waaree Energies, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers has recently strengthened its presence in the Western part of the African continent by opening its franchise in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. The […] Read more
IRENA, African Union to Advance Renewable Energy in Response to COVID-19 Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The African Union and the IRENA have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced that they have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19. […] Read more
Tata Power Sells Stake in South African Wind JV for Rs 643 Crore Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power had announced that its subsidiary has completed the sale of the company’s entire stake in a South African JV for an amount of Rs 643 crore Tata Power had announced that Khopoli Investments Ltd, the firms wholly-owned subsidiary, has completed the sale of the company’s entire stake in Cennergi, a South African joint […] Read more
Scatec Solar Announces Completion of 258 MW Solar Project in South Africa Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has started commercial operation of the third 86 MW solar plant in Upington, South Africa, completing the 258 MW solar power complex. Scatec Solar has announced that it has, along with its partners, grid-connected and started commercial operation of the third 86 MW solar plant in Upington, South Africa, completing the 258 MW […] Read more
Significant Investment Needed to Transform Africa’s Energy System Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and UNDP’s Africa Centre for Sustainable Development have outlined why significant investment is needed to transform Africa’s energy system. Falling technology costs have made renewable energy a cost-effective way to generate power in countries all over the world, which would drive further development and improved economy. Despite the tremendous efforts that have been deployed […] Read more
IFC Invests $200 Mn in Africa’s Largest Green Bond Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, an arm of World Bank, has invested about USD 200 million recently in the green bond issuance of Standard Bank of South Africa placed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Standard Bank Group is the largest African bank by assets having presence across 20 African countries. This is Africa’s largest green bond and South […] Read more
Scatec Solar Commissions 2nd Unit in 258 MW Solar Complex in South Africa Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has started early commercial operation for another 86 MW, the second of three, of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, South Africa. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected and started early commercial operation for another 86 MW unit, the second of three, of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, […] Read more
