ISA & UNDP Launch Pilot Solar Projects in 10 African Member Nations Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and UNDP announced the launch of ISA’s first programme, Scaling Solar Applications for Agriculture Use (SSAAU), in ten African ISA Member Countries: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Republic of Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, Tuvalu, and Uganda. The programme is slated to be implemented over the next two […] Read more
Infinity Power Adds 1 GW to Portfolio with Acquisition of African Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s Masdar, Infinity Power has shared that it has acquired the complete shareholding of Lekela Power. With this acquisition, the firm has added 1 GW of African wind projects to its portfolio. The acquisition also makes Infinity Power the largest renewable energy firm in Africa. Lekela Power’s assets […] Read more
ISA Hosts 13 African Countries to Share Best Solar Practices In Delhi Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), in collaboration with Grid Controller of India Ltd (Grid-India) and West African Power Pool (WAPP), is hosting delegates from the West African Region in New Delhi from 14th to 18th February. About 60 participants from thirteen WAPP countries that include Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and […] Read more
Masdar Targets 5 GW of Renewables in Three African Countries Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy UAE flagship renewable energy company Masdar has revealed that it has signed agreements at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 with three countries – Angola, Uganda and Zambia – to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 5 GW. Deals were done under ‘Etihad 7’ initiative, a UAE-led initiative that aims […] Read more
AREMI, Renewable Manufacturing Initiative for Africa Launched Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the African Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA) have together launched the Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative (AREMI) at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, UAE, with an objective step up investment and action for renewable energy development in African countries to scale up […] Read more
Prosus & South Pole Sign Deal with Innovative New Climate Finance Instrument Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global technology investor Prosus and South Pole (top provider of climate solutions) have joined forces to use the new D-REC market tool to deliver distributed renewable energy projects in response to growing calls for greater corporate climate action at COP27. High social impact projects in South Africa and India will be their main priorities. Prosus […] Read more
Coal Miner Seriti Resources Acquires Majority Stake In Windlab Africa Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Africa’s leading coal miner, Seriti Resources has said that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in wind and solar-powered assets of Windlab Africa- a wind energy site developer, through its subsidiary Seriti Green. Seriti is looking at lowering its carbon footprint and ensuring long-term sustainability as a diversified energy producer. Windlab Africa […] Read more
Togo Gets $40m Loan For 42 MWp Solar Power Project From West African Development Bank Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Togo has received a fresh loan from the West African Development Bank for the development of a 42 MWp solar power plant in Awandjelo area of Northern Togo. The bank is an international Multilateral Development Bank meant for the development of Francophone and Lusophone in West Africa. The loan was approved by the Board of […] Read more
Vantage Data Centers Source Green Energy from SolarAfrica Updated On Thu, Jun 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant development, Vantage Data Centers have signed a 20-year PPA with South Africa’s solar energy financing player – SolarAfrica – to enable Vantage to supplement the local grid that powers its Johannesburg (JNB1) data center campus with renewable energy. This investment will further drive the creation of renewable energy in the region by […] Read more