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South African electrotech Plentify raises Series A funding to accelerate global expansion
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Zimbabwe’s Zesa proposes conceptual Hwange Units 9–12 in long-term energy plan
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Axian Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chad’s Ministry of Energy and Water to develop and operate a 100-MWp solar-plus-storage facility in N’Djamena, paired with a 50-MWh battery energy storage system
Norfund invests $75mn in South Africa’s Mulilo Renewable Energy to support coal transition
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