AEC Launches Project to Power Schools with Off-Grid Solar

The off-grid solar pilot project kicked off with a donation of solar panels to Willow Crescent Secondary School in South Africa.

Nigeria

Nigeria’s REA, Oando Clean Energy Partner on 1.2 GW Solar Facility

The partnership aims to boost Nigeria’s renewable energy capacity, featuring the first African solar modular assembly plant with a recycling line, as part of the country’s broader initiative to connect 17 million electricity consumers.

Senegal

JUWI Reaches Financial Close on Senegalese Hybrid Solar Project

The off-grid solar and battery storage project will be situated at Eramet Grande Côte’s mine in Senegal.

IFC Approves $25M Investment for Solar Solutions in sub-Saharan Africa

The investment will be directed to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach initiative to finance household solar systems across sub-Saharan Africa.

Angola

Angola Secures $1.6B Loan for 65 Solar Mini-Grids

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is providing a $1.6 billion direct loan to support solar rollout in Angola.

ECOWAS Project to Bring Solar Power to Rural Areas of Guinea-Bissau

Rural Areas of Guinea Bissau are set to receive electricity through off-grid solar technologies through a project called the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project

Engie Energy Access to Discuss Scaling Off-Grid, Mini-Grid Investment at IAE 2024

Marie Testard, Head of Funding at Engie Energy Access will explore opportunities in stand-alone solar systems as a solution for rural electrification at the upcoming Invest in African Energy forum in Paris.