Category: Renewable Energy

Zambia Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza District, Boosting Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities The Government of the Republic of Zambia has commissioned 15 new solar mini-grids in Chadiza District, Eastern Province, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy for rural communities. The commissioning ceremony took place in Kumadzi Community, where Eastern Province Minister Peter Phiri delivered a keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Makozo

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African Development Bank Funds $14.5 Million Solar Project to Boost Zambia’s Renewable Energy and Cut Power Shortages The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $14.54 million financing package to support the Garneton North 20-megawatt solar power project in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province — a key milestone in the country’s shift toward renewable energy and energy security. The financing includes $7.27 million from the Bank’s own resources and an equal amount in concessional funding from

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Africa Finance Corporation and Infinity Power Reach Financial Close on $153 Million Ras Ghareb Wind Project Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced that its portfolio company Infinity Power has reached financial close on the 200MW Ras Ghareb Wind Farm in Egypt — a milestone that underscores Africa’s growing ability to mobilize international capital for large-scale, African-led renewable energy projects. Infinity Power secured US$153 million in senior debt financing from

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Nigeria Signs Agreement with LONGi to Establish 1 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility and Boost Local Renewable Energy Production Nigeria has signed a strategic agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., China’s leading solar panel manufacturer, to establish a 1,000-megawatt (1 GW) solar equipment manufacturing plant in the country. The initiative aims to strengthen local production capacity and accelerate Nigeria’s transition toward renewable energy. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information

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Namibia Greenlights 3 GW Solar Hydrogen Project in Erongo to Boost Renewable Energy and Ammonia Exports Namibia has officially approved a 3 GW solar-to-hydrogen and ammonia project in the Erongo region, marking a major step toward positioning the country as a leader in Africa’s renewable energy transition. Across the continent, nations are investing in large-scale renewable projects to diversify their energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. With vast, sun-drenched deserts and low population

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Zambia Boosts Renewable Energy Drive with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s drive to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 is gaining momentum, with the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, emerging as a key milestone in the nation’s renewable energy expansion. The privately led project is set to supply much-needed electricity to the national grid, easing Zambia’s

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