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Energy transition needs $5.7 trillion per year until 2030
The world needs to invest $5.7 trillion per year between now and 2030 if it is to have any chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Wind and solar growth must accelerate to keep pace with demand for power
Wind and solar accounted for a record 10.3% of global electricity consumption in 2021, after solar generation rose by 23% and wind grew by 14%.
Zimbabwe energy firm RioZim seeks alternative funder for 2,800MW coal-fired plant after Chinese pullout
FAR outlines strategy for The Gambia
Australia’s FAR Ltd has revealed that its primary goal for this year will be to “focus on value-creating strategies” for its exploration licences located in The Gambia’s offshore zone.
Ghana ready to phase out fossil fuel to renewable energy – deputy minister
The lack of resources could affect the transition to cleaner energy.
AfrElec: Ghana ready to phase out fossil fuels for renewable energy
The lack of resources could affect the transition to cleaner energy.
Kenya reaches 75% electricity connectivity, despite rampant transformer theft
Kenya’s connectivity rate to electricity is now 75%. 6.9mn more households access power from the national grid than in 2014.
UK's Kibo Energy acquires 100MW solar farm in Zimbabwe
InfraCo Africa invests $3.8mn in Kenya’s Globology to expand Waterbus passenger transport operations on Lake Victoria
InfraCo Africa has signed with Globology Ltd a shareholders’ agreement for investing $3.8mn to expand Waterbus passenger transport operations on Lake Victoria in East Africa.
AfDB announces $2.8bn investment in South Africa, including for renewable energy transition
The African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged the banks support for SouthAfrica by announcing a $2.8 billion package over a period of 5 years.
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