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Persistent raises $10mn equity round led by Kyuden International and FSD Africa to grow climate venture building in Africa
Persistent Energy Capital LLC has raised $10mn in equity to fund African renewable energy
Zimbabwe grants power utility permission to bill exporting customers in foreign currency
Staff exodus threatens future of South Africa's sole nuclear power plant
Between 250 and 300 skilled staff have left South Africa’s Koeberg Power Station (Koeberg) over the past year, posing an additional threat to the future of the continent’s sole nuclear facility, a top publication reports.
IEA: the world needs diverse solar panel supply chains
Global supply chains, currently heavily concentrated in China, should be diversified, says the IEA in a new special report. This would help ensure a secure transition to net-zero emissions.
Algeria's 1-GW solar ambitions to bear first fruit by 2023
Algeria's Solar 1,000 scheme is expected to begin generating electricity at the end of 2021, when the 30-MW Beni Ounif solar park comes online.
Zimbabwean opposition leader warns Harare could lose $500mn in 'dodgy' Geogenix BV waste-to-energy deal
CFAO Kenya invests in OFGEN Ltd to contribute to power cost reduction and carbon neutrality
CFAO Kenya Ltd, a unit of Corporation for Africa and Overseas, is investing in OFGEN Ltd that installs solar photovoltaic for commercial and industrial use in East Africa.
Bboxx partners with Orange to connect 150,000 people in DRC to an innovative mini-grid model
Telecommunications operator Orange has partnered with solar homes system provider Bboox to connect 150,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to an innovative mini-grid model.
Renergen’s ambition for South Africa’s Free State
Renergen is gearing up to launch Phase 1 of South Africa's first LNG plant against a backdrop of nationwide power shortages.
EDFI ElectriFI and Oikocredit to support Solar Panda’s off-grid solar power for low-income Kenyan households
Social impact investor and worldwide cooperative Oikocredit with European Union-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (EDFI ElectriFI) have co-invested $4mn each in Solar Panda.
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