MTN with World Panel to launches new solar bundle package in South Africa Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy South Africa-based mobile telecommunications company, MTN in partnership with World Panel launched new solar bundle package SunStream which allows users to stream electricity from the sun directly into their mobile devices. The company made the announcement outside its store at Mthatha Plaza, in the Eastern Cape. Hennie Botha, World Panel’s managing director for South Africa […] Read more
EIB, Development Bank Of Southern Africa Grant €600 Mn To Private RE Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for renewable energy projects in the private sector, aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A € 100 million (ZAR 1.98 billion) loan from the EIB, matched by the DBSA, comes in addition to […] Read more
World Bank Allocates $300 Mn For RE Projects in Eastern & Southern Africa Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Bank has extended a facility of close to $300 million to the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), to support distributed renewable energy (DRE) and clean cooking private sector projects in eligible countries of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) that are TDB member states. This new facility follows […] Read more
Eastern and Southern Africa’s Vast Renewables Potential Offers Route to Sustainable Growth: IRENA Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Eastern and Southern Africa are vast, geographically diverse regions with rapidly growing populations and rising demands for energy. According to master plans for the two regional power pools, electricity demand is set to grow at between 3.4 and 5 percent per year to 2040. Meeting that demand is key to bolstering long-term growth in the […] Read more
Energy Transformation in Southern Africa Boosted by IRENA & SACREEE Agreement Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The two organisations will work on building regional capacity and attracting sustainable energy investments The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in […] Read more
Africa Deploys 2.5 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024 Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa last year in 2024, added 2.5 GWp of new solar capacity, reaching a total of 19.2 GWp across the continent. The Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA’s), “African Solar Outlook” report found, that during this period, Africa’s utility-scale solar has represented almost 72% of all new capacity installed. This is a major shift from the […] Read more
RE Investment Needs Restructuring Favoring Global South: IRENA Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy IRENA World Energy Transition Outlook identified that there is a geographic concentration of investments, and calls for structural changes to close the financing gap faced by the countries of the global south. According to the report’s findings, among the advanced economies of 38 countries, which make up 14% of the world’s population and represent 40% […] Read more
India Can Turn To Global South For Its Critical Minerals Needs: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s minerals are at risk due to high import dependency and reliance on a few countries. Currently, India depends on resources such as synthetic and natural graphite, lithium oxide, nickel oxide, nickel sulphate, and copper cathodes. The study highlights the need for a diversified procurement strategy for these minerals to reduce trade risks. These minerals […] Read more
