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The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) held its Annual General Meeting on 17 March 2020 and appointed Claudio Pedretti (CEO, WindKinetic) as its...

19 March, 2020 Kathmandu— Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), the focal agency for renewable energy promotion in the country...

The African Development Bank and the Government of Nigeria have launched the National Electrification Project (NEP), to address critical energy access...

Donor-funded consultancy support to drive access to clean power

The African Development Bank, the European Commission, KfW, the Clean Technology Fund, Norfund, and other investors have committed nearly $160 million...

Yoma Micro Power completes 250th solar-hybrid power plant The solar hybrid power plants will offset 5,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually...

Amersfoort, the Netherlands – Social impact investor Oikocredit has made a € 1 million convertible loan to African Clean Energy, a Certified B...

Oorja Development Solutions India Private Limited (Oorja) has raised EUR 275,000 in the form of a convertible grant from the DOEN Foundation under...

Awarded by Orange, this prize recognises technological projects with a positive impact that improve living conditions for populations in Africa and...

Azuri Technologies has been ranked the 370th fastest growing company in Europe by the Financial Times in their annually compiled FT1000 list.

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IFC invests $200m in a gender bond to empower women-owned SMEs

An Overlooked Obstacle to Digital Finance in Nigeria

India confirms green energy deadline extensions to counter COVID-19 fallout

Fossil fuel funding by world’s biggest banks has grown every year since the Paris Agreement, report finds

Solar-powered traffic lights tested in Lagos, Nigeria

COVID-19 Likely to Create Desire for Energy Self-Reliance: Australia

Pumped electricity storage makes a comeback in India, and the world is taking note

Why Solar-with-Storage is a Leap Forward

AfDB’s Facility for Energy Inclusion attracts $160m in commitments for small-scale renewables

Cote d'Ivoire: SMEs trained in renewable energies and energy efficiency

Burkina Faso: Phase II of homegrown “Solar Back-up” project to be initiated

India: Tata Power announces expansion of rooftop solar services

Renewable energy policy set for launch in Zimbabwe

India Launches Efficiency Standards for Deep Freezers, Light Commercial ACs

Tender launched for solar hybrid mini-grids project in Mozambique

Coronavirus: Solar power prices expected to rise in India, industry demands projects review

Welight has now electrified 1,000 households across Madagascar

Press release: New ARE President kicks off first activities with new partner SACREEE to improve energy access in Southern Africa

Press release: ADB and UNDP partner with AEPC to provide affordable renewable energy solutions to remote communities of Nepal

Press release: African Development Bank to provide underserved communities in Nigeria with sustainable energy solutions

Press release: responsAbility launches new Technical Assistance Facility for its climate finance portfolio

Press release: The African Development Bank’s Facility for Energy Inclusion attracts $160m in commitments for small-scale renewable energy

Press release: Breakthrough Renewable Energy Project in Myanmar Delivers Electricity for First Time to Thousands of People

Press release: Oikocredit invests € 1 million in African Clean Energy (ACE) to support clean cooking and rural electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa

Press release: Oorja raises EUR 275,000 to provide clean energy solutions for productive use to smallholder farmers

Press release: Entries are open for the 10th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVP)

Press release: Azuri Technologies ranked 370th fastest growing company in Europe