Scaling renewables in Africa a challenge, says Saudi investor
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For renewable energy developers, Africa presents “a clear business opportunity”, says Marco Arcelli, CEO of…

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Scaling renewables in Africa a challenge, says Saudi investor

Can Africa hit the accelerator on renewables?
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More than a century has passed since electricity started to be installed in homes and…

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Can Africa hit the accelerator on renewables?

Madagascar eyes renewable energy opportunities
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Madagascar is among Africa’s richest countries in terms of renewable energy potential. Many of the…

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Madagascar eyes renewable energy opportunities

Battery storage: the tech that could revolutionise African renewables
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Any conversation on the need to electrify the African continent – and bring power to…

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Battery storage: the tech that could revolutionise African renewables

Is China’s overcapacity in renewable energy good for Africa?
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China has recently been in the news for having what some are calling an overcapacity…

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Is China’s overcapacity in renewable energy good for Africa?

African agribusiness explores a geothermal opportunity
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Geothermal energy, harnessed from the immense heat of the Earth’s core, has helped Kenya to…

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African agribusiness explores a geothermal opportunity

Energising investments: Why the US private sector should diversify into African energy
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Electricity is essential for driving economic opportunities, job creation, education, and healthcare services. 83% of…

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Energising investments: Why the US private sector should diversify into African energy

Nigeria’s shift to renewables picks up momentum
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The energy transition is not easy to see in Nigeria. Oil and gas production is…

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Nigeria’s shift to renewables picks up momentum

Zambia’s debut green bond attracts $54m in first raise
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The first ever green bond has been listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange in a…

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Zambia’s debut green bond attracts $54m in first raise

Zambian energy supplier to mines secures $145m investment milestone
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Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), a company that supplies power to mining operations in Zambia and…

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Zambian energy supplier to mines secures $145m investment milestone