IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more
Saudi’s ACWA Power in PPA with South Africa for Dispatchable RE Project of 150 MW Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi-based clean energy firm ACWA Power, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a project known as, ‘ACWA Power Project DAO’ to be established in South Africa. The initiative is for a dispatchable renewable hybrid plant of 150 MW capacity. The signatories of the agreements included Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and […] Read more
South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7 Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7) under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The tender seeks bids for the development of 5 GW of renewable capacity, entailing 3.2 GW of wind and 1.8 GW of solar capacity. […] Read more
Nextracker Installed 10 GW Of Solar Trackers In Middle East, Africa, India Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Nextracker, a global provider of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, has announced surpassing a corporate milestone of 10 GW of smart solar trackers either operational or under fulfilment for projects located in the Middle East, Africa, and India. In parallel timing with the United Nations COP28 Climate Change conference held in Dubai over the […] Read more
Sungrow To Supply South Africa’s First Hybrid Wind-Solar-Battery Project Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global solar inverter player Sungrow signed a supply agreement with French renewable energy group EDF Renewables, to provide 264MWh liquid-cooled energy storage systems and MV transformers, for the Umoyilanga project – South Africa’s first wind-solar-storage integrated hybrid virtual power plant (VPP). EDF Renewables, and privately held investment company Perpetua Holdings (Pty) Ltd, won the Umoyilanga […] Read more
Ray of Hope for Central Africa with 25 MW Danzi Solar Park Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central African Republic has unveiled a 25 MW solar park that boasts battery storage. The project has been established in the Danzi village, near Bangui- the capital city of the Central African Republic. The initiative will provide power to nearly 250,000 people in the city. Just 35% of Bangui has been electrified so far, […] Read more
One Electric First Indian EV Firm to Mark Entry for Production in African Market Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy One Electric, a firm that makes electric two wheelers, has announced the manufacture of its flagship electric motorcycle KRIDN locally in Africa. One Electric has formed a joint venture with a locally set up electric vehicle manufacturing firm. The manufacturer of electric two wheelers has offered components, technology and know how for the assembly of […] Read more
Lack of Logistics Support Major Hurdle for EV Market Growth in Africa: UNCTAD Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) suggests that Africa’s critical mineral industry can help manufacturers looking to diversify their supply chain. It can power their EV market and add value to their global supply chain. The report places the continent in the fifth position on the world’s […] Read more
Solar Pumps, Refrigerators To The Rescue In Benin, West Africa Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the Kalalé District of Benin, West Africa, basic health services are hard to come by. Historically, a lack of electrical infrastructure in this region has meant no power to pump clean water or refrigerate vaccines. That has now changed due to a recently completed project by the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), with funding from the Millennium Challenge […] Read more
